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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Halftime report The Kings trailed by as many as 14 in the first quarter and 19 in the second.
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
The Knicks responded to the Kings’ surge by taking over in the second half, cruising to a dominant 143-120 victory.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
Jokić joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists in a game, leading Denver to a 132-123 win over the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena.
—Zach Powell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Subsequently, the Kings outscored them 14-4, as Golden State shot 2-of-9 from the field and fouled five times.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
The Knicks responded to the Kings’ surge by taking over in the second half, cruising to a dominant 143-120 victory.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
Jokić joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists in a game, leading Denver to a 132-123 win over the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena.
—Zach Powell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Subsequently, the Kings outscored them 14-4, as Golden State shot 2-of-9 from the field and fouled five times.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kings. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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