noble
Example Sentences
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"In fact, I think it's a very noble thing to do."
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
In a debate, Lord Roberts said "these two noble Lords undertake totally different roles on behalf of the Crown and state from any other of the hereditary peers".
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“He started out having this mission, doing noble things,” Sarah said.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
This noble contrast with so many others of his generation couldn’t be greater.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
We learned that we wanted to be more like the noble eagle, the smart fox, and the powerful elephant.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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