lordship

Example Sentences

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In 2020, Cambodia’s king had bestowed upon Chen the title of neak oknha, similar to a lordship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Who may himself be a property developer now; one can’t keep track of the many business interests of his lordship.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2019

"Given the nature of the convictions, the accused accepts your lordship must impose a significant sentence of imprisonment."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2017

Does his lordship simply need some Pepto, or is something more dire in store? 

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

Then there were swollen hearts among Sorve’s kemmering-sons, all strong men in their prime, who had waited long for lordship.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin