king

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Puritanism, by contrast, was born in rebellion against the Church of England and the “divine right” claimed by the king.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

One such show is “Radical Acts With Ramón,” featuring artist Ruby Marez’s Puerto Rican drag king alter ego.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In a country where American football remains the undisputed ratings king, executives at Fox Corp.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Some have depicted him as a king, a superhero, a doctor, a warrior or a religious figure.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

What would the king do to Opal and her family if she didn’t spin the straw into gold?

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff