throne

Example Sentences

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Three monarchs have been on the throne during my lifetime, and each understood that what matters is the impression they make on their subjects: their image.

From BBC

Evans had arrived in Jeddah leading the standings by three points, but his hopes of finally ascending to the WRC throne after finishing runner-up four times were scuppered by a costly puncture on Friday.

From Barron's

The Glorious Revolution in England the following year resulted in two Protestant sovereigns elevated to the throne.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before he came to the throne, the then Prince Charles had been challenged over whether he could avoid meddling and stay out of politics when he became King.

From BBC

The monarch - who grew up in neighbouring Eswatini, studied in the US and came to the throne in 2021 - seems to court controversy.

From BBC