duke

Example Sentences

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And in a 1778 painting of Gainsborough’s wife, Margaret, who was the illegitimate daughter of a duke, he poses her classically in costly black lace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

But the duke said it was more likely the information had been obtained when he "talked about it on a voicemail" or other communication.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

During the appearance, the duke spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood the conditions of his bail.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The sketch then featured festive trees and sleigh bells ringing, with the duke telling Colbert to "just believe".

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

“Perhaps you’d care for a synonym bun,” suggested the duke.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster