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Knighting Brienne was perhaps the best way for Jaime to show his affection and respect for Brienne.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2019

Vann Knighting, 53, wore a burgundy No. 55 jersey.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2011

So they made the seven-hour drive this weekend from Staunton, Va. “He was such a low-profile player and nobody ever really talked about him, but he was always my favorite,” Knighting said.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2011

When the old linebacker was elected to the hall six months ago, Knighting announced to his family that they’d be headed to Canton.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2011

The Knighting of the Cid After this Rodrigo did such valiant service to King Fernando at the siege of Coimbra, a city of Portugal, that he was there formally dubbed a knight.

From With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds by Greene, Frances Nimmo