lord
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No longer content to coexist with natural-born beings or seeking to be more lifelike, synthetic humanoids lord over what’s left of humanity.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Xenophon became in essence a mercenary lord, somewhat like the condottieri of Renaissance Italy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
But it feels like after the lord mayor's show.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
He’s been called a thief, a benefactor, a commoner, a lord, a killer and a hero.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Rex, it’s been forever! How are you? Oh lord, please pardon my appearance, I’m a mess!”
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
“They can. They do. … And if that’s the case, the lords of the sport are going to be mighty happy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
And where are the sponsored hydration breaks—have the college sports pooh-bahs learned nothing from the dark lords of FIFA?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Colombia is also trying to emerge from 50 years of fighting spawned by a complex blend of leftist rebels, paramilitaries and drug lords.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 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
Soon all the lords and warriors followed suit.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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Medieval Europe - Middle School
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Medieval Europe - High School
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