knight

Example Sentences

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The researchers draw parallels to human military history, where heavily armored knights were eventually replaced by specialized soldiers such as archers and crossbowmen.

From Science Daily

In and among the clip-clop of cycling cleats comes another sporting knight.

From BBC

He was knighted in the 2020 for his services to classical music and the arts.

From BBC

"I saw a piece - a knight - which can go in an L shape and I thought they all could go like they're in an army."

From BBC

Given its size advantage, Chubb probably can buy AIG if it wants, though if deal talks did develop, it is possible that AIG could look to a white knight in Berkshire Hathaway.

From Barron's