ladies
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“We’re in a tough spot, ladies and gentlemen, and I can’t identify a lot of good options, even as ships carrying Marines are heading for the Gulf,” he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The ladies agree to allot 20 minutes to grousing about their aches and pains, and then they have to move on to some appointed discussion topic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Other leading ladies sure to steal the spotlight include Kate Hudson and Emma Stone.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
Over its 11 seasons, an assortment of C-suite lords and ladies have infiltrated the ranks of their lowest-rung laborers to appreciate how hard they grind for their bread.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
“These ladies say there is something wrong in your house.”
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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