grand master

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He capped off a stunning year by beating grand master Hoshoryu in a play-off to clinch his first title in only his 14th tournament.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

He served as grand master of the Orange Lodge at the height of the Troubles, between 1972 and 1998.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

He also serves as the grand master of various royal chivalry orders.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

“He’s a grand master of stage, film and television, and a joy to work with. He’s ferocious and funny and heartbreaking, and he has an incandescent soul.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022

He would need the touch of a surgeon, the alertness of an owl, the cunning of three foxes, and the foresight of a grand master in chess.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli