kingship

Example Sentences

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But it is continental kingship the 33-year-old has spent the twilight years of his career chasing.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

In 1415, on the eve of challenging France at the Battle of Agincourt, he agonizes about the moral burdens of kingship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Water lilies symbolized "Classic Maya kingship," Lucero wrote.

From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2023

The reference is to Horus, the Egyptian god of kingship and the sky.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2022

The golden circlet of kingship adorned his battle helm.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin