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His highest honour yet came on Tuesday, when the 48-year-old became a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

Once considered a canny innovator, and then, with his purchase of the flailing Washington Post, a white knight, he has since become the embodiment of capitalism run amok.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026

The first part references Galahad, a knight known for his upright and noble character, reflecting the animal's upright posture.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2026

At one point I thought he was going to pull out a ceremonial sword and knight Kristi Noem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026

His onscreen knight pierced the dragon’s hide with his steel blade.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

Armies stopped relying on knights in armor when they came up against gunpowder weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

We’re obviously very thematically about fathers and sons, knights and squires, and, to a certain extent brothers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026

"It was brought there by three knights who left there in the 12th Century."

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026

However, this tourney attracts lords and knights from great houses throughout Westeros, including a couple whose families figure prominently in “Game of Thrones.”

From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026

The Greek never got on to the erratic movements of the knights and the sweeping mobility of the queens, but he learned to make a few set, opening moves.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

A national hero of Barbados, he was a legend in the West Indies on the back of a Test career that spanned 20 years, and was knighted soon after his retirement.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The former history teacher was knighted in 2019.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

You’ve been knighted by the king of Spain!

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield is knighted while children's authors Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson are made dames in the King's Birthday Honours.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Before Lord Stannis had knighted him, he had been the most notorious and elusive smuggler in all the Seven Kingdoms.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

As she wrapped “The Northman,” Eggers gave her a sword, knighting her with it as he presented it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2021

With many outgoing prime ministers in their final days often rewarding or knighting members of their loyal staff, perhaps a chance to repair the relationship still remains.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2019

Yes, he was very sweet to Brienne, especially in that impromptu knighting ceremony, and yes, it was nice to see the Lannister brothers make up after letting Cersei come between them one too many times.

From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2019

It’s partly an early Christmas present for Apple – with whom Drake signed this year, for the approximate GDP of Ontario – and also represents Drake’s knighting of Future as hip-hop royalty.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 23, 2015

“You could write about dragons too,” Tony said, now knighting a small boxwood bush.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper