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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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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
3 Oct. 2024
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Well, there’s a different issue for houseplant parents who must wander their indoor jungles with watering cans, misters, fertilizers and pruners and then find a place to store them.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nicole grew up in Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University and Northwestern University with a master’s degree in journalism.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were spotted at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump inauguration live updates: Biden, Trump at Capitol ahead of noon transfer of power Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff, were in attendance.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rugby lad Jay took two capsules one hour before drinking.—
Emily Peck,
WIRED,
31 Dec. 2024
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A lot of the new lads signed early, which helped them to bed in.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Sir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sir. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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