Example Sentences

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There’s so much to fancy here, and I bet “Living Abstraction” will sire scads of younger Sophie stans.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2021

Female spotted hyenas call all the shots when it comes to who will sire their cubs, and they rarely mate with adult natal males who are reproductively mature but have not yet dispersed.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2011

He has already set one mark in racing: he paid the world's record price�$2,000,000�for Swaps, 1955 Kentucky Derby winner, hopes Swaps will sire a champion for him.

From Time Magazine Archive

"It shall be done as you will, sire," replied the herald.

From In the Court of King Arthur by Lowe, Samuel E. (Samuel Edward)

"In spite of your will, sire," said Nigel, sitting up on his couch, with white face and blazing eyes.

From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir