lordship

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Recent Examples of lordship Under the Zhou dynasty, many smaller lordships fought for power in their regions including Hubei Province where the tombs are buried, according to Britannica. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024 In 1606, the estate’s lordship was acquired by Jean Sève, a Calvinist who played an important role in the uprising that led to Lyon coming back under the authority of Henry IV in 1594. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024 But, of course, Scott’s betrayal is a small episode in the collapse of decency and any sense of shame that Trump’s lordship demands of his acolytes. Christian Schneider, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024 Oliver has a chance to do Felix a favor—his lordship is late for class, and his bike has a flat. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023 To kill it is not to restate one’s lordship over the earth but rather to recognize and kill a destructive aspect in our own nature. Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023 This sounds like a mutually beneficial arrangement between his lordship and the royal spouse. Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2021 Declaring a man’s sins forgiven, referring to himself as greater than the Temple, claiming lordship over the Sabbath and authority over the Torah, insisting that his followers love him more than their mothers and fathers, more than their very lives, Jesus assumed a divine prerogative. Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021 In truth, his lordship could have gone further. The Economist, 27 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lordship
Noun
  • Ralf Rangnick's men are jostling with Bosnia & Herzegovina for early dominion in Group H and travel to face the Dragons on Tuesday in a crucial clash.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The most likely result is perpetuation of the status quo, under which Israel controls the entirety of the territory between the River and the Sea and imposes differing degrees of authority over Palestinians under its dominion.
    Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The interview, which came to be because the prince was facing mounting scrutiny due to his alleged relationship with Epstein, was supposed to be a way to save his public image.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The project is described to us as in the vein of King Lear and Succession, charting the rivalry between two princes over a renowned Korean painting.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Manu individuals are beginning to blend food sovereignty with the desire to reconnect with the source of their meals.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The charity, which the duke has been a patron of for 17 years, supports seriously ill children and their families.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Lawyers for the duke argued Home Office guidelines required a specific risk assessment which had not been done.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Newsweek is looking back at the handful of times a vice president has stepped in to serve as president and outlines the process of ascendancy.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • This comes amidst broader concerns about China’s ascendency in international diplomacy and the global economy.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Ransom Eli Olds was one of the most influential auto barons of his time, credited with being the first to design an assembly line for vehicle manfacturing.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The diamond baron died on Saturday, Aug. 23, due to complications from a fall, his son, Leon, said, per The New York Times.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • By the looks of it, news of rock music’s slow and painful death under ever-widening pop hegemony is greatly exaggerated.
    Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Turkey’s strategic interests align with maintaining a balance of power, supporting Ukrainian capabilities, and counterbalancing Russian hegemony without escalating NATO involvement.
    Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In the book, Benedict falls for Sophie Beckett, the daughter of an earl who’s been hidden away from the Ton and forced to work as a housemaid by her spiteful stepmother.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
  • With James' support, George became an earl, a marquess and ultimately a duke (a rarity for nonroyals).
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024

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