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Historical documents, including wills and donation records dating back to 1449, shed light on the relationship between this banker and Leonardo's father, ser Piero.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
“What will be done with him, ser? He is so very far from home.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The market is still focusing on Middle East developments, says Quek Ser Leang of UOB Global Economics & Markets Research in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
He told Cadena Ser it did not mean "it must come from a state actor" and appeared to indicate the crisis had been stoked after the influx.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Maekar offers Ser Duncan a place at their family seat of Summerhall so he can stay with Egg and finish his own training under an approved master-at-arms.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
Baelor also kindly reminds Dunk he needs his own personal arms — he’s been carrying Ser Arlan’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
Late that afternoon Admiral Groleo and Ser Barristan re- j turned from their inspection of thq galleys.
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
The hundred-dragon notes were all for ser- jeants.
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
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
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
Est ce p. ser. a desc. sur un remp; pen d'esp. p. un ing. sa f.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Now that was a threat, ser. See the difference?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
"I thank you for calUng them off, young ser. I promise you, they would have found me quite indigestible. And now I will be leaving, truly."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
“Dreams and prophecies. Why must they always be in riddles? I hate this. Oh, leave me, ser. Tomorrow is my wedding day.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“Sit. Before you fall, ser. My hall is cold and damp and dark, but not without some courtesy. We’ll find dry clothes for you, but first you’ll eat.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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