ladies
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The ladies of “The View” finally decided that a free press is worth defending.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
“I have just come from Rome and let me tell you, ladies, there is a revolution afoot,” Margaret tells her students.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“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
On The WhatsApp Shakspeare, she warns listeners of a "wolf in sheep's clothes, but in this case denim", whose poetic voice notes win her heart, until she discovers she's "one of seven other leading ladies".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
A man with a horse’s body where his legs should be, tiny little ladies that had wings big enough to carry them in the air, and a guy with a bull’s head.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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