serial.
series.
sermon.
Borrowed into English from Hindi around 1810–20
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Evidence suggests she may have been a slave working for a wealthy banker, Vanni di Niccolò di ser Vanni.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
“Terminé siendo rapero cuando quería ser doctor,” Gustavo Rafael Guerrero Soto, better known as Big Soto, confesses in his pandemic-era collaborative session with Argentine mega-producer Bizarrap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
Odenkirk says that he returned to the "Better Call Saul" ser after five weeks of recovery, which he says was enough.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2023
She included the Spanish translation, “Si es Goya, tiene que ser Bueno.”
From Fox News ● Jul. 15, 2020
"Can you smell the fruit, ser? The perfume of the Arbor. Taste it, my lord, and tell me it isn't the finest, richest wine that's ever touched your tongue."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
According to Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, who have spoken directly to Rodri's agent Pablo Barquero, Real Madrid made Rodri an "irresistible" offer shortly after Spain's World Cup triumph.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
But when Ser Duncan the Tall crosses paths with a slender, small boy calling himself Egg, so begins a friendship that will one day change the Seven Kingdoms.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
Ser Duncan the Tall, is a strapping but awkward young man with little confidence and few skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
Ser Jorah would not turn his eyes away.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“Stannis has friends inside the castle,” Theon heard one ser- jeant mutter.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The hundred-dragon notes were all for ser- jeants.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
And although this fact dampens my armpits with nervous sweat, it feels good to know she realizes I’m more than just a simple ser- vant girl.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
Be it remembered, that all types employed in the ser- vice of Christian Science should represent the most spir- itual forms of thought and worship that can be made visible.
From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Mary Baker Eddy
At the little inn at Chenon- ceaux the cuisine was not only excellent, but the ser- vice was graceful.
From A Little Tour in France by Henry James
Est ce p. ser. a desc. sur un remp; pen d'esp. p. un ing. sa f.
From Time Magazine Archive
“The widow will see you next, noble ser. Have you brought a gift for her?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“You fret too much, ser. I will have you beside me, what other protection do I need?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“Oh, but we have all grown so fond of Myrcella, ser. She and my brother Trystane have become inseparable.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
"I grow weary of this, ser. There are things I must know."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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