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knight

[nahyt] / naɪt /


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Instead, the story of a lone knight and his young companion forges a new tonal path in the “Game of Thrones” universe.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

His highest honour yet came on Tuesday, when the 48-year-old became a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

But as the knight in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” warned, we should “choose wisely.”

From Salon May 1, 2026

The protests all sound a little bit like the “Not dead yet” knight in Monty Python.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

He stumbled toward the knight, but the man made no move to grab him.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

So now we await the further tussle of the embattled knights, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Olly Robbins, potentially one day after another in parliament in a few days time.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

However, this tourney attracts lords and knights from great houses throughout Westeros, including a couple whose families figure prominently in “Game of Thrones.”

From Salon Jan. 17, 2026

This brings to mind the medieval episode of England’s King Henry II idly importuning some knights to rid him of Archbishop Thomas Becket, only to be surprised when they actually did it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 12, 2026

The researchers draw parallels to human military history, where heavily armored knights were eventually replaced by specialized soldiers such as archers and crossbowmen.

From Science Daily Dec. 22, 2025

On the periphery of my vision, I see Taryn standing with Locke, near where other knights are donning their armor.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

The traditionally working class, northern sport of rugby league had never had a representative knighted in 130 years, prompting claims of snobbery.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

You’ve been knighted by the king of Spain!

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Patrick Vernon is being knighted for services to racial equality.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

Beckham, who was knighted by Britain's King Charles III last year, also ventured into the entertainment industry, co-founding the content production company Studio 99 in 2019.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

James Jay, who had been knighted by King George Ill, was the brother of a leading Patriot, John Jay.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

As she wrapped “The Northman,” Eggers gave her a sword, knighting her with it as he presented it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2021

With many outgoing prime ministers in their final days often rewarding or knighting members of their loyal staff, perhaps a chance to repair the relationship still remains.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2019

A mere two weeks after her triumphant knighting, Brienne ended the episode wailing over a man while wearing a nightgown – one of the only times we’ve seen her out of her armour.

From The Guardian May 8, 2019

Yes, he was very sweet to Brienne, especially in that impromptu knighting ceremony, and yes, it was nice to see the Lannister brothers make up after letting Cersei come between them one too many times.

From Slate Apr. 22, 2019

She said it as solemn as if she was a queen knighting me with words.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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