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

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

“Whether thou’rt bent or straight, well or ill, knight or clerk, lord or minstrel.”

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