“Other voluntary groups in the city are also noticing a dearth of young volunteers in these busy times.”

“World cricket is fortunate to witness one of the greatest genuine fast bowlers of all time, and that too when there is a dearth for quickies.”

“Ivor can be caustic at times and rails at the dearth of good science in our schools.”

“And people look as if the poor old dear has said something obscene.”

“My dear is waiting for me at home.”

“You can slip extra sandwiches in your pockets for me, deary.”

“I don't know what they're doing up there, but deary me.”

“Oh deary me Simon Mignolet, how are u a professional goalkeeper!”

“I hate to tell you this dearie, but Cody's always been a bit of a clumsy klutz.”

“Hate to break it to you, dearie, but in case you haven't noticed, the power is out.”

“And all you have to do, dearie, is keep your mouth shut and do as your told.”

“I confess that your article on dearness and cheapness has led me to reflect.”

“He explained the disaffection for the judiciary by the dearness and the slowness of justice.”

“However, before you can judge of their dearness or cheapness, you must see them.”

“Here you go my dearies, it's the best I could do for now, but I promise you that dinner will make up for it a hundred times over.”

“You need anything else, dearies, you don't hesitate to ask, all right?”

“Really dearies! What a perfect time of the year to celebrate fresh, delicious, healthy produce.”

“When I see all the old dears it makes me think of my mum and her mates going to oldies' aerobics back home.”

“One contained two old dears gamely trying to lever themselves out of their seats.”

“Got to go to the charity ball so that those poor dears get a roof over their heads.”