Lords
noun
short for House of Lords
Lords
1 British
/ lɔːdz /
noun
Lord's
2
British
/ lɔːdz /
noun
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Concerns about the CMS were raised with government in a House of Lords report entitled Reforming the Child Maintenance Service, in October 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
But the House of Lords environment committee said their sale should be restricted, adding widespread use posed a potential threat to natural ecosystems.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The U.K. has an upper chamber called the House of Lords, which looked a lot different in the past.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
The House of Lords used to be an equal power.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
This is a different set of King Lords.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
The faithful recited the Lord’s Prayer and a Hail Mary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The second men's Test at Lord's begins on 30 June and the third at Edgbaston on 8 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The sides will also play three T20s starting on 3 July - at Trent Bridge, The Oval and Old Trafford - and three one-day internationals beginning on 13 July, at Southampton, Lord's and Edgbaston.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ryana MacDonald-Gay took 4-17 as Super Giants bowled out Spirit with nine balls to spare at Lord's, before the visiting batters completed their chase for the loss of just three wickets.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Now praise our Lord’s mercy!” said Brother Luke fervently, at the same time putting forth a high stool for Robin to sit on.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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