duke in
Example Sentences
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Even as things fall apart, when the romantic hero who’s been wooing sweet, oblivious Giselle turns out to be a two-timing duke in disguise, there’s little disruption in the gentle quality of this production.
From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022
The tenor Piotr Beczala sang the duke in the Met’s previous two productions.
From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2022
Angelo and Escalus serve as top aides to a duke in “Measure for Measure.”
From Fox News • Jun. 2, 2020
As it became apparent just how far Andrew’s interview had backfired, the palace drafted a statement that it was hoped would paint the duke in a more empathetic light.
From The Guardian • Nov. 23, 2019
“Everything’s an art. Everything in life. Even getting dressed. They put on a sweater, and it’s like someone painting a portrait of a duke in velvet.”
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
