sir

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

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

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

“As I was saying earlier, sir, I’d like to have the elevator operator’s uniform so I can . . .” I hesitated, not wanting to say wash my dress.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu