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knights 1 of 2

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plural of knight

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verb

present tense third-person singular of knight

as in commissions

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Noun

The two young princes also took part in the Norwegian Viking Row, a tradition among Norwegian fans that has become iconic during this World Cup.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Going forward, the Sealand princes see their nation existing in two ways.

— Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 July 2026

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Additionally, the fight over yield has galvanized more GOP champions on the side of big banks, and law enforcement groups are pushing back on developer protections.

— Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Should unseeded Wrexham upset the odds to win both games, a semi-final against Danish champions Koge would be next up in another mini-tournament featuring Gintra of Lithuania and Scotland’s Hearts.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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This past spring, Scott was a slithery wonder in the new season of The Comeback as the tech-boosting network head who commissions a new sitcom for Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) to star in, written entirely by AI.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
He’s further slighted after the Emperor commissions him to remake one of his old operas so audiences might remember the country’s past successes.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026

Definition of commissions

Noun

Several residents affiliated with the theater spoke at the July 14 meeting, saying that the theater offers special programming for residents who are more sensitive to loud noises, including veterans and children with developmental delays.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Overall, the offensive line has a good mix of veterans, rising young players and depth that could bode well during the season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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Garnacho had joined a small list of potential recruits, which included Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye and Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United, who is now closing in on a move to Al Hilal.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Prosecutors alleged that employees, friends and several victims themselves were pressured or incentivized to bring new recruits into his orbit.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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