ladies
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As the traditional location of the first ladies’ offices, the East Wing was the birthplace of important initiatives that enhanced women’s visibility and changed the physical and spiritual landscape of the country.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
She had plans for a ladies’ night out but that changed when her friend had to attend to a last-minute emergency.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Despite these inevitable losses, Segal, who died in 2024, never paints the ladies’ lot as dire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
"In the ladies' series, winning every time, that feeling becomes repetitive. Once you step onto the main tour and you're losing a lot more it can knock your confidence," added Humphries.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
Mr. Pumblechook and Mr. Hubble declined, on the plea of a pipe and ladies’ society; but Mr. Wopsle said he would go, if Joe would.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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