sir

Example Sentences

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The president patted one student on the arm and asked if he was a "strong person," to which the boy replied "yes, sir."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Imagine that conversation, in a thousand versions: Sorry, sir, but your flight is canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"That's over, sir," captain Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“Deputy Alfred told Barber: ‘You know what, sir, let me see your hands and step away from the vehicle,’” the report read.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

“Well, sir, I wouldn’t mind the uniform. In fact, I’d prefer to wear one.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu