noble

Example Sentences

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In a debate, Lord Roberts said "these two noble Lords undertake totally different roles on behalf of the Crown and state from any other of the hereditary peers".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"She focuses a lot on international challenges, which is very noble, but it's not going to help you win national elections," Svane said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“He started out having this mission, doing noble things,” Sarah said.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The 18th-century French noble was the guy who got evolution wrong, believing that characteristics acquired during an organism’s life could be passed down directly to its descendants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

We learned that we wanted to be more like the noble eagle, the smart fox, and the powerful elephant.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau