throne

Example Sentences

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Three monarchs have been on the throne during my lifetime, and each understood that what matters is the impression they make on their subjects: their image.

From BBC

Evans had arrived in Jeddah leading the standings by three points, but his hopes of finally ascending to the WRC throne after finishing runner-up four times were scuppered by a costly puncture on Friday.

From Barron's

The Glorious Revolution in England the following year resulted in two Protestant sovereigns elevated to the throne.

From The Wall Street Journal

In June, Prince George - who is second in line to the throne - celebrated his grandfather King Charles III’s birthday, appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with other members of the Royal Family.

From BBC

With the son she installed on the throne clinging to life and looking like an overdone grilled cheese, Alicent mistakenly assumes the weight of ruling in his stead would naturally fall to her.

From Salon