serial.
series.
sermon.
Borrowed into English from Hindi around 1810–20
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Historical documents, including wills and donation records dating back to 1449, shed light on the relationship between this banker and Leonardo's father, ser Piero.
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
A few moments later Ser Loras Tyrell walked back onto the field in a sim-ple linen doublet and said to Sandor Clegane, "I owe you my life. The day is yours, ser."
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
The heir to the Iron Throne is the only person who remembers the late hedge knight, which provides Ser Duncan the recognition he needs to enter the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
Herein lies our honest attempt to address any doubts and perhaps encourage skeptics to tag along with bravely bold Ser Duncan.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
“That wasn’t how it happened, Cousin. Ser Arys was slain by Gerold Dayne.”
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
Troie and Phrigia ser- ued his becke, many kynges his power did dreade, his wille their power did serue.
From A booke called the Foundacion of Rhetorike because all other partes of Rhetorike are grounded thereupon, euery parte sette forthe in an Oracion vpon questions, verie profitable to bee knowen and redde by Rainolde, Richard
Do not waste your time listening to meaningless ser- mons, but take real, genuine soporifics.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green
Est ce p. ser. a desc. sur un remp; pen d'esp. p. un ing. sa f.
From Time Magazine Archive
“I’ll gladly hire you as well, ser. My father’s seat is mine by rights. Swear me your sword, and once I win it back I’ll drown you in gold.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
"The dog was drinking. It was your night to shield him, ser. You and my other brothers."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
“I mean to do just that, ser. After the trials.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“You do not want to anger him. Sheathe your steel, ser. Leathers, take Wun Wun back to Hardin’s.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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