earl
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Spencer—an earl, historian and former NBC journalist—in his book “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” has again swung the spotlight back to that difficult time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The "furious" earl has denied claims he is writing the memoir for money and has said Diana would be "cheering from the rafters" at the book.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
It had become about whether the earl, or the King himself, was telling the truth.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Similarly, the earl of Peterborough's son refused both to remove his hat and to enter a plea when tried for treason in 1658.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
“All I said was——” began the earl, rubbing his head.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
Its inhabitants are those of “there will always be an England” England: stern vicars, timid curates, lords and earls, penniless titled wastrels living on allowances from their uncles, imperious aunts, upper-crust twits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025
The Declaration was written in Latin and was sealed by eight earls and about 40 barons.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2023
Prince William, the heir to the throne, will be there along with his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their children, as well as marquesses, dukes, baronesses, lords and earls.
From New York Times ● May 5, 2023
“The United States Constitution's ban on inherited titles met with unanimous approval because of the perceived threat posed by lords and earls to a democratic republic.”
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2018
I twined arms with a succession of momentary partners—dukes, earls, knights, squires—and back to Char.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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