low-born
Example Sentences
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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
All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s tale about a low-born woman trying to win the love of a nobleman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 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
In such places, the low-born high-souled poets of old breathed forth their songs, and hymns, and elegies—the undying lyrical poetry of the heart of Scotland.
From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) by Wilson, John Lyde
