Lancelot
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Created by master designers such as Lancelot "Capability" Brown and William Kent, the gardens of stately homes such as Hampton Court, Blenheim Palace, and Chatsworth House are among England's top visitor attractions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
On Gawain’s deathbed he realizes what is at stake and writes to Lancelot to “make no tarrying” and come to Arthur’s rescue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
Genovese allegedly stole a 2 1/2-year-old orange tabby cat named Lancelot from a resident in Ventura, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025
Lancelot Narayan, a James Bond historian, journalist and filmmaker, told BBC Radio 5 Live a good comparison is George Lucas selling Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, giving the company control of the Star Wars brand.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2025
“Ah, would you?” said Lancelot “I only had to pretend I was not myself, and I could have had the prisoners sate. But you try to kill me without warning.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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