knight

Example Sentences

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“I never wanted to play Falstaff,” he says, of Shakespeare’s portly, boastful knight from “Henry IV.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

For Dunk, leaving Tanselle to Aerion would have meant killing the knight within himself — a spiritual suicide that would render his continued breaths both meaningless and tormented.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

He’s a knight, a mercenary, or an assassin, depending on the game.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman