low-born
Example Sentences
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This is a work that understands the improbability of its own existence and success — and assuredly shrugs it off, much as the low-born, high-minded Hamilton must have had to do at some point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2020
Among other things, Rand’s existence shows that you should always believe the ancient prophesy that even the low-born can save the world – and that characters in TV fantasy series must always have two names.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 1, 2019
In November, Michael Boyd will direct “Tamburlaine,” Marlowe’s story of a low-born conqueror, with John Douglas Thompson in the title role.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2014
Cromwell, as a low-born person with no title and no fortune holding a position — secretary to the King — that comes with no formal salary, must manage everything by means of manipulation.
From Time ● May 16, 2012
These confidences with lawyers about his lovesuit, and his love's tone with her low-born lover, had not been pleasant to Lord Lovel.
From Lady Anna by Anthony Trollope
