duke
Example Sentences
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Rep. Wesley Hunt is likely headed to a runoff, while Democrats duke out their own primary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Separately, the duke and duchess have also released a Christmas card and end-of-year video highlighting their charitable endeavours.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
The sketch then featured festive trees and sleigh bells ringing, with the duke telling Colbert to "just believe".
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
Thanks to his noble position—Jean was a son, brother and uncle of French kings—the duke had become a patron of the arts, and he commissioned several books of hours throughout his life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
While Dorian had been all arrogance and amusement the previous night, his features were grave as he spoke to the duke.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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