joust

Example Sentences

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His son, Prince Valarr, is shown participating at the joust at the end of the episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Either that, or “I never knew a joust to change the price of eggs.”

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Image: This photo is an artist's impression of the cosmic joust, showing how the galaxy on the right hosts a quasar in the centre.

From Space Scoop • May 21, 2025

This time, the Beast of Bolsover and Madam Speaker perform a verbal joust in the form of a rap battle.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022

"Princes should be allowed to sail the sea and hunt boar in the wolfswood and joust with lances."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin