lollipop man
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But the veteran lollipop man has decided to hang up his hi-vis for good, and will complete his final shift on the crossing on Thursday, 2 April.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
A much-loved lollipop man who is retiring after more than two decades says he is planning a "mad week in Benidorm" to celebrate the milestone.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024
A 93-year-old lollipop man has said he has had his lifeline cut after being made redundant as part of council cuts.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024
A lollipop man, a Franck Ribery lookalike and Georgie Thompson's new sidekick on Sky Sports News - just some of the suggestions for Gary Neville's next career move from this week's Gallery.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 15, 2011
For the 66-year-old lollipop man undertook a 28-hour pilgrimage in order to see his wife, Sue, win gold at the World Masters powerlifting championship.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 27, 2010
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