knight
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Instead, the story of a lone knight and his young companion forges a new tonal path in the “Game of Thrones” universe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
His highest honour yet came on Tuesday, when the 48-year-old became a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
But as the knight in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” warned, we should “choose wisely.”
From Salon ● May 1, 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
Don Quixote stood up and shouted: "I won't let that happen in my presence to the brave knight Don Gaiferos. Stop, you villains! Don't pursue him if you don't want to face me in combat!"
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
French knights were expensive, each man-at-arms the product of many years of training, his armor and warhorse a major investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
"It was brought there by three knights who left there in the 12th Century."
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
There’s a large and varied field to choose from, even if there are no celebrities or white knights riding to the rescue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
However, this tourney attracts lords and knights from great houses throughout Westeros, including a couple whose families figure prominently in “Game of Thrones.”
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
Yes, he sent his knights after the Roach, allowing the Bomb to bar the doors of this room.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
He was knighted in the 2019 Birthday Honours for parliamentary and political service.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
You’ve been knighted by the king of Spain!
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Sinfield, the former Leeds Rhinos and England captain, is just the second rugby league figure to be knighted after Billy Boston.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Beckham, who was knighted by Britain's King Charles III last year, also ventured into the entertainment industry, co-founding the content production company Studio 99 in 2019.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Queen Elizabeth knighted him on New Year’s Day 1996 for “contributions to musical theatre.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Highlights include Podrick singing "Jenny of Oldstones," Sansa reuniting with Theon, and of course, Jaime knighting Brienne.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2022
As she wrapped “The Northman,” Eggers gave her a sword, knighting her with it as he presented it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2021
With many outgoing prime ministers in their final days often rewarding or knighting members of their loyal staff, perhaps a chance to repair the relationship still remains.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2019
A mere two weeks after her triumphant knighting, Brienne ended the episode wailing over a man while wearing a nightgown – one of the only times we’ve seen her out of her armour.
From The Guardian ● May 8, 2019
She said it as solemn as if she was a queen knighting me with words.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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