nobleman
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This one was commissioned by Aqa Afzal, a nobleman who administered Lahore during this period.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The extraordinary scene with the medium in “Rashomon” stems directly from Noh, with the voice of the dead nobleman distorted into a screeching, growling outburst.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Everyone arrives at Ardross Castle with the desire to be either a Faithful or a Traitor and makes their case to Cumming’s devious nobleman.
From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025
Ewan McGregor was also wonderful playing a charming, exiled nobleman holding onto optimism in “A Gentleman in Moscow.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2024
“Clearly, you understand the difficulties—” the nobleman began again.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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