sirs
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pluralof sir.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
sirnouna respectful or formal term of address used to a man.
Example Sentences
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Thank you for coming to Rhode Island, sirs and madams.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2018
Please do not toy with us, good sirs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2016
"Now many owners are appearing. No sirs, this is Colombian heritage."
From Reuters ● Dec. 8, 2015
Congratulations to England of the highest order, well played sirs.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2015
“And please don’t tell anyone I said so, sirs and madams, but if I were you, I’d hide that bird out of sight. The conductors won’t like it, first-class tickets or not. ”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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