principality

Example Sentences

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The contest between nobles and kings — and later, I would add, between church and state, and among the hundreds of states, duchies and principalities of medieval Europe — all helped individual liberty grow and flourish.

From Washington Post

If Monaco loses then Lyon could overtake the principality side and sneak into third for the Champions League qualifying slot.

From Seattle Times

If ever there was a time and place to remember that the IOC is a fake principality, an oft-corrupt cash receptacle for peddlers with pretensions of grandeur, this is it.

From Washington Post

The Mediterranean principality said that grandstands will be at up to 40% of full capacity for the three days of Formula 1 action on 20, 22 and 23 May.

From BBC

At 15, Monaco came calling, and he packed his bags for the principality while leaving his family in Provence.

From BBC