Virgin Queen
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Nicknamed "The Virgin Queen," Elizabeth rejected every marriage proposal that came her way.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2021
But Elizabeth, the so-called Virgin Queen who led England through its golden age, might be her most dramatic transformation yet.
From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2018
Highlights from the auction include Clark Gable's gold engraved cigar case from 1939's "Gone With The Wind" and a costume pearl and blue stone necklace worn by Bette Davis in 1955's "The Virgin Queen."
From Reuters • Mar. 14, 2017
"This image has shaped our understanding of the Virgin Queen for over 400 years and I am delighted that it will now have such an appropriate permanent home in Greenwich," he added.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2016
The latter conviction was, however, rudely shaken when at the end of a week I was told that two men had been at the Virgin Queen inquiring after me.
From The Coming of the King by Hocking, James
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