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

“He was like a knight in shining armor,” says Megan Snyders, 33, a British children’s book illustrator who watched Manguillier search for her friend Olivia Tysoe’s engagement ring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Mero, in collaboration with fellow street artist Wild Life, has turned the blighted space into a fantastical haven with a knight, a dragon and more — a decaying castle from a bygone era.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

‘Never! Till you tell me how I may rescue you,’ swore the knight, still kneeling.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott