King John
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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You can’t ride King John to the Oscars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
This latter concept dates back to the Magna Carta, signed by King John in 1215 at Runnymede in England.
From Slate • Aug. 25, 2025
A well-received performance as the doomed prince in Shakespeare's King John helped him make the decision.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2023
It may have been drawn up under England's King John, but these days it belongs to David M. Rubenstein.
From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2022
On Tuesday, surrounded by cud-chewing cows on the fields of Runnymede, King John signed the Magna Carta.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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