plural in form but singular in construction
1
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
2
: any of four narrative and historical books in the former Roman Catholic canon of the Old Testament
Examples of Kings in a Sentence
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Steve Ross Carmel Spring has sprung Just another spring in Southern California (sigh) …
Oilers eliminate the Kings.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, both generational talents, were similarly taken down by players who looked up to them years ago, specifically, the Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2024
In lieu of a visit to Cairo or Tutankhamun’s mostly empty tomb in the Valley of the Kings, replicas are among the easiest ways to experience the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 May 2024
Now, on the 150th anniversary of America’s most famous race, the Sport of Kings faces another formidable foe: itself.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Under the Stars at Kings Island ranked No. 5 for the best theme park entertainment in America by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 May 2024
The Kings are back in the NBA draft lottery after falling short in their quest to reach the playoffs for the second year in a row.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 1 May 2024
Although the Valley of the Kings burial place held over 5,000 artifacts, much of his heritage remained a mystery.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2024
A couple of weeks ago, the California Water Resources Control Board put five agricultural water agencies in Kings County on probation for failing to adequately manage underground water supplies in the Tulare Lake Basin that have been seriously depleted due to overpumping.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, both generational talents, were similarly taken down by players who looked up to them years ago, specifically, the Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2024
In lieu of a visit to Cairo or Tutankhamun’s mostly empty tomb in the Valley of the Kings, replicas are among the easiest ways to experience the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 May 2024
Now, on the 150th anniversary of America’s most famous race, the Sport of Kings faces another formidable foe: itself.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Under the Stars at Kings Island ranked No. 5 for the best theme park entertainment in America by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 May 2024
The Kings are back in the NBA draft lottery after falling short in their quest to reach the playoffs for the second year in a row.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 1 May 2024
Although the Valley of the Kings burial place held over 5,000 artifacts, much of his heritage remained a mystery.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2024
A couple of weeks ago, the California Water Resources Control Board put five agricultural water agencies in Kings County on probation for failing to adequately manage underground water supplies in the Tulare Lake Basin that have been seriously depleted due to overpumping.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kings. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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