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Origin of crowned
First recorded in 1200–50, crowned is from the Middle English word crouned. See crown, -ed 2
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Two years later, it was Williamson who led New Zealand to their redemption, when the Kiwis were crowned the inaugural world Test champions, with victory over India in Southampton.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Renderings show the arch would be twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial, crowned by a golden statue of Lady Liberty sporting outstretched wings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Barely a decade after being crowned soccer world champions, England was about to miss out on qualifying for its second straight World Cup finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
It will be crowned champion of all of Europe—a scenario few could have imagined in the late 2010s when Arsenal supporters mounted a “Kroenke Out” campaign behind the slogan, “We care, do you?”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Upon the death of King Bull Sparra, Warbeak had been crowned Queen.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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