damsel

Example Sentences

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In Act 2, they reprise the song, this time as the husbands of two of those damsels, Rapunzel and Cinderella.

From Washington Post

That Clarisse is more a straightforward damsel in distress is a bit disappointing, but within her are glimpses of the independence that have come to define many of Miyazaki’s girl protagonists.

From Los Angeles Times

Spanish-language television giant Univision Communications long has towered over its rivals, boosted by a steady stream of over-the-top Cinderella love stories, imported from Mexico, featuring downtrodden damsels and hunky ranch hands.

From Los Angeles Times

In Dior’s dark fairy tale, which featured black leather dresses with puff sleeves, princess-style tulle gowns and velvet coats among the winter styles, gone are the damsels in distress waiting to be rescued.

From Reuters

But some things, including damsel stereotypes, don’t change.

From Los Angeles Times