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Recent Examples of sir
Thank [you[ kind sir for being a light to the world.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 June 2024
Say ‘yes, ma’am’ and ‘no, ma’am,’ ‘yes, sir’ and all that.
—Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
That is a very patronizing thing to say to a man like Rick Grimes, who worked exceedingly hard to build a life and family in the apocalypse and is only talking to Okafor because he was kidnapped … but sir, yes, sir!
—Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 June 2024
Say ‘yes, ma’am’ and ‘no, ma’am,’ ‘yes, sir’ and all that.
—Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
That is a very patronizing thing to say to a man like Rick Grimes, who worked exceedingly hard to build a life and family in the apocalypse and is only talking to Okafor because he was kidnapped … but sir, yes, sir!
—Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sir
Noun
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Miami-Dade has misters around both plants that spray scents of citrus and lavender into the air in hopes of masking the smell associated with treating human waste, but the perfumed perimeters can only do so much.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Weaver recommended installing intermittent misters and fans, such as the ones that are used at lines at Universal, to help cool visitors on Park Avenue during the summer months.—
Tyler Williams,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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Born in New York City, Bongino has a master’s degree in Psychology from Queens College and a master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Many scientists have a master’s degree in geography or a related field. 8.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bill was a gentle man and a gentleman, wise beyond our times.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Fans of the show know that getting a job offer related to Severance might be an unsettling proposition, but the gentlemen of Odesza jumped at the opportunity.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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The aftermath brought more mind-boggling popularity for the Liverpool lads—and a turning point for rock ’n’ roll.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Feb. 2025
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Wes Brown was a Manchester lad who continued to get a bus to training.—
Andy Mitten,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Sir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sir. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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