COLLEAGUE in a Sentence
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81 example sentences for COLLEAGUE, such as:
1. My colleague, Mr. Lestrade, is here.
2. This is my friend and colleague, Dr. Watson.
3. I agree, but I can't answer for my colleagues.
4. Ministerial colleagues were briefing against him.
5. He quit his job after an argument with a colleague.
2. This is my friend and colleague, Dr. Watson.
3. I agree, but I can't answer for my colleagues.
4. Ministerial colleagues were briefing against him.
5. He quit his job after an argument with a colleague.
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Meanings and Examples of COLLEAGUE
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colleague
n. an associate that one works with
n. a person who is member of one's class or profession
Classic Sentence: (34 in 3 pages)
1 My colleague, Mr. Lestrade, is here.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER III. THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERY
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER III. THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERY
2 The little man's eyes sparkled as he spoke, and he was evidently in a state of suppressed exultation at having scored a point against his colleague.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER III. THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERY
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER III. THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERY
3 He had evidently come with the intention of consulting with Sherlock Holmes, for on perceiving his colleague he appeared to be embarrassed and put out.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VI. TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VI. TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO
4 ON the ninth of January, now four days ago, I received by the evening delivery a registered envelope, addressed in the hand of my colleague and old school-companion, Henry Jekyll.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson
Context Highlight In CHAPTER DR. LANYON'S NARRATIVE
Context Highlight In CHAPTER DR. LANYON'S NARRATIVE
5 Upon the reading of this letter, I made sure my colleague was insane; but till that was proved beyond the possibility of doubt, I felt bound to do as he requested.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson
Context Highlight In CHAPTER DR. LANYON'S NARRATIVE
Context Highlight In CHAPTER DR. LANYON'S NARRATIVE
6 'Well, master,' said Blathers, entering the room followed by his colleague, and making the door fast, before he said any more.
7 'That crack down in the back lane at Edmonton, Blathers,' said Mr. Duff, assisting his colleague's memory.
8 Mrs. St. Clair has most kindly put two rooms at my disposal, and you may rest assured that she will have nothing but a welcome for my friend and colleague.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In VI. THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP
Context Highlight In VI. THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP
9 This is my friend and colleague, Dr. Watson.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
Context Highlight In X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
10 "I commend that fact very carefully to your attention," said Holmes to his professional colleague.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In III. THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN
Context Highlight In III. THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN
11 My colleague, Dr. Watson, could tell you that we are very busy at present.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In V. THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL
Context Highlight In V. THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL
12 The fact is, your Grace," said he, "that my colleague, Dr. Watson, and myself had an assurance from Dr. Huxtable that a reward had been offered in this case.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In V. THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL
Context Highlight In V. THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL
13 Then I will tell you, relying entirely upon your honour and that of your colleague, Dr. Watson.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XIII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN
Context Highlight In XIII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN
14 The Prime Minister's manner was subdued, but I could see by the gleam of his eyes and the twitchings of his bony hands that he shared the excitement of his young colleague.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XIII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN
Context Highlight In XIII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN
15 The first notary handed over each note, as he examined it, to his colleague.
Example Sentence: (47 in 4 pages)
1 The agent put me on hold while she consulted a colleague.
2 He quit his job after an argument with a colleague.
3 John chanced upon a former colleague of his at the airport.
4 Government ministers have been responding to the challenge thrown down by their former colleague.
5 The number-one rule for being a good colleague is to disengage your emotions from the working relationship.
6 A colleague made unwelcome sexual advances towards her.
7 It takes a lot of nerve to report a colleague for sexual harassment.
8 The abduction of the Italians, along with one Iraqi colleague, was claimed by several organizations.
9 A colleague once referred to impulsive children as “MNM” kids: Me, Now, and More!
10 Our new colleague should relax if he sees that we are a friendly group.
11 Neil's colleagues say he was actually in a joking, upbeat mood.
12 Ministerial colleagues were briefing against him.
13 I agree, but I can't answer for my colleagues.
14 Many women achievers appear to pose a threat to their male colleagues.
15 His attitude made him very unpopular with colleagues.