kingly

Example Sentences

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A purchase is theoretically possible and has historic precedents—although expanding one’s territory with gold or other payments has become rarer in modern times as nation states replaced empires and kingly realms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Later they turn to kingly and materialistic protections against their wandering.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2024

Worn at every coronation since then, it symbolises kingly dignity.

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

Some of the lack of enthusiasm might be attributable to the fact that, at 74, Charles has spent the bulk of his life awaiting the kingly role that passed to him upon Elizabeth’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023

At lunchtime, therefore, those with four pennies—a kingly sum—would wait in line, always long; sometimes though, there wouldn’t be enough bread or milk to go around.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane