Dear sir or madam vs dear sirs

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Dear sir or madam' is used when the gender of the recipient is unknown or when addressing a single person, while 'Dear sirs' is used when addressing multiple recipients, typically in a formal letter.

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Dear sir or madam

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the gender of the recipient is unknown or when addressing a single person.

This phrase is used in formal letters or emails when the gender of the recipient is not specified or when addressing a single person in a polite and respectful manner.

Examples:

Dear sir or madam, I am writing to inquire about the job opening.
Dear sir or madam, Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Alternatives:

Dear Sir/Madam

dear sirs

This phrase is correct and commonly used when addressing multiple recipients in a formal letter.

This phrase is used in formal letters or emails when addressing multiple recipients in a polite and respectful manner.

Examples:

Dear sirs, We appreciate your prompt response to our inquiry.
Dear sirs, Please find attached the requested documents.

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Dear Sirs, it is a pleasure to write you about your pellet products.
Dear Sirs, Our company manufactures wooden pallets 800 1200 144.
Dear sirs Our company is interest in oak and pine logs We are interest, on long term, payment after inspect goo...
ID 315826 Dear Sirs, We offer the dry beech firewood in pallets 1 RM stacked.
Dear Sirs! We provide laminated plywood from China containers volume on CIF your port or Riga our stock basis.
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Dear Sirs, we inform you that the WEBCREATOR online configurator has been updated with the following relevant modifications related to the 1, 2 and 4 DROPS INJECTION SYSTEMS WITH SHUT OFF GROUPS.
Dear Sirs from the International Youth Festival folk Bidasoa "Gaztefolk" Photo Contest want to inform you about
G.C. - Turin Dear Sirs, I have come to you to thank you for spreading the Father's Love.
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Josef S. Ostbayern-Fun Gmbh Dear Sirs, I am very satisfied with the service, the order process, the shipping time and the costume.
Dear Sirs, we have the pleasure to inform you that, also this year, we will be exhibiting at the EIMA show, that will take place in Bologna from Nov. 12 through 16.We look forward to see you at our booth B34 Pavilion 26.
Stoll CMS 320 TC-C for sale! Dear Sirs, we are happy to offer you this good-as-new knitting-machine: Stoll CMS 320 TC-C ST168 gg., year 2000, excellent running conditions, fully reconditioned and clean.

Alternatives:

Dear Sirs and Madams
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen

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