knight

Example Sentences

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“He was like a knight in shining armor,” says Megan Snyders, 33, a British children’s book illustrator who watched Manguillier search for her friend Olivia Tysoe’s engagement ring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The first part references Galahad, a knight known for his upright and noble character, reflecting the animal's upright posture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

A long table sits at its center, flanked by a knight, a digital fireplace and weaponry.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

At one point I thought he was going to pull out a ceremonial sword and knight Kristi Noem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Tears of vexation started to his eyes, but he held them back, for he remembered that a brave and “gentil” knight does not cry.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli