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knight

[nahyt] / naɪt /


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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

The protests all sound a little bit like the “Not dead yet” knight in Monty Python.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

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

The knight stopped the group and asked a number of questions.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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