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
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Drake has remained at odds with Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan ever since the former Toronto Raptor seemingly sided with Kendrick Lamar during the 6 God’s feud with the Compton rapper last year.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
One factor potentially working in the Warriors’ favor: Of the Clippers, Timberwolves (31-25), Mavericks (30-26) and Kings (28-27), Golden State possesses the second-easiest remaining schedule, with an opponents’ winning percentage of .488, according to the website Tankathon.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2013, a bid to relocate the Sacramento Kings to Seattle reached a vote of NBA governors but was turned down 22-8 after Sacramento came up with new ownership.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Still, Drake took his allegiance personally, staring DeRozan down during a Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings matchup in November 2024.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
One factor potentially working in the Warriors’ favor: Of the Clippers, Timberwolves (31-25), Mavericks (30-26) and Kings (28-27), Golden State possesses the second-easiest remaining schedule, with an opponents’ winning percentage of .488, according to the website Tankathon.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2013, a bid to relocate the Sacramento Kings to Seattle reached a vote of NBA governors but was turned down 22-8 after Sacramento came up with new ownership.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Still, Drake took his allegiance personally, staring DeRozan down during a Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings matchup in November 2024.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kings. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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