vassal

Example Sentences

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According to the polling expert, Mr Lee, "a growing portion of the public now believes China wants to turn South Korea into some kind of vassal state".

From BBC

Sawai was magnificent for the way she deftly handled her character’s many facets — vassal, translator, warrior, lover, avenger.

From Los Angeles Times

Because of our past forays, these knights have long been vassals without lords.

From New York Times

“In southern India, the threat of being reduced to a vassal state is a serious problem,” said Neelakantan, the political analyst.

From Seattle Times

The sole survivor of a disgraced noble family, Mariko’s past looms over her commitment to her duties as Toranaga’s vassal, a wife and a devout Catholic.

From Los Angeles Times