Queenslander
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“The Queenslander was a larger-than-life figure who drew a widespread fan base during his peak years for not only his hard-hitting ways but his larrikin persona.”
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022
The 25-year-old Queenslander has won the title without dropping a set in Melbourne this fortnight.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2022
The serve looks to be at the centre of this final, with, as our preview reveals “the Queenslander has won 20 straight sets and 81 of her last 82 service games”.
From The Guardian • Jan. 29, 2022
Home hopes of a first Australian Open champion since 1978 are pinned on the 25-year-old Queenslander, who won at Wimbledon last year.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2022
Some I like just for their names: the barndominium, the geodesic dome, and the Queenslander; a saltbox, a snout house, or a Yaodong.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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