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

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

Even Maekar’s political analysis cracks when confronted with the visual of Baelor standing in the mud with borrowed armor, fighting off Duncan’s foes, and of the assembled commons cheering for the hedge knight.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Scoob had to climb up to be a prototypical knight and lead her back down.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone