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

To kill it is not to restate one’s lordship over the earth but rather to recognize and kill a destructive aspect in our own nature.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023

"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

And I had gone on to say: 'Of course, his lordship was very fond of Mr Cardinal and took it very badly.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro