low-born
Example Sentences
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This is a work that understands the improbability of its own existence and success — and assuredly shrugs it off, much as the low-born, high-minded Hamilton must have had to do at some point.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2020
Among other things, Rand’s existence shows that you should always believe the ancient prophesy that even the low-born can save the world – and that characters in TV fantasy series must always have two names.
From The Guardian • Apr. 1, 2019
In November, Michael Boyd will direct “Tamburlaine,” Marlowe’s story of a low-born conqueror, with John Douglas Thompson in the title role.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2014
Cromwell, as a low-born person with no title and no fortune holding a position — secretary to the King — that comes with no formal salary, must manage everything by means of manipulation.
From Time • May 16, 2012
Mr. Macdermot thus regarded his creditor as a vulgar, low-born blood-sucker, who, having by chicanery obtained an unwarrantable hold over him, was determined, if possible, to crush him.
From The Macdermots of Ballycloran by Trollope, Anthony
