knight

Example Sentences

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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

For nearly a century, the Oscar statuette has been Hollywood’s most enduring symbol of success, a gold-plated knight gripping a crusader’s sword, designed to look as permanent as the honor it represents.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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

Not everyone has it in them to be a knight like Duncan the Tall, Brienne of Tarth, or even Sansa Stark.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

“Come, Alyce, you can be a knight, too, and we will march north to the stable.”

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman