queening
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of queening
Example Sentences
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Ng7, and Black had to resign as the pawn has a clear path to the queening square after the queen checks run out.
From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2021
Qxh7 picks off the piece while retaining control of the b1 queening square.
From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2021
Bb6!, and now the White a-pawn has a clear path to the queening square.
From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2021
There would have been no Elton John, queening in front of millions, or David Bowie, who freely credited Little Richard’s inspiration.
From New York Times • May 11, 2020
Mrs. Eastman was regal in velvets, sables, and diamonds, queening it at St. Petersburg.
From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie
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