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What are some example sentences with opposite gender nouns?

Here are some examples of sentences using opposite gender nouns:

Simple Examples:

* The king ruled his kingdom, while the queen oversaw the royal court.

* The prince and princess were childhood friends.

* The actor played the role of a heroine in the film.

* The waiter brought the food to the waitress.

More Complex Examples:

* The stallion and mare grazed peacefully in the meadow. (Using animal gender terms)

* The businessman had a meeting with the businesswoman to discuss the new project.

* The author and authoress collaborated on a new novel.

* The policeman apprehended the thief, who was a woman in disguise.

Note:

* While some languages have specific opposite gender noun pairs, English often uses gender-neutral nouns, such as "person" or "student."

* Many professions traditionally associated with one gender are now becoming more inclusive, so using the opposite gender noun might not always be accurate or appropriate.

* Using gender-neutral language when possible is generally encouraged.

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