sir

Example Sentences

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“But sir, that’s not evidence. That’s how they count the votes in California,” Welker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I was aware of listening devices, yes, sir," Butterfield said at the time.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The pair said becoming a dame and a sir respectively was "wonderful and humbling at the same time".

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Please, sir, can we have another order of that—and hold the rest?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

“Who wouldn’t, sir? But what chance have we got, sir?”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham