new-won

The idea that this motley mob of near barbarians considered themselves good enough to lord it over his new-won furry friends was almost more than he could stomach.

A Corridor in the Asylum 2010

Cameron had reiterated his request that she not reveal her new-won knowledge of Magick, and she had been quick to repeat her agreement.

red dust Ryn Cricket 2010

Certainly, given their new-won cred, one of them might have decided to feign sophistication by trying the brew.

Trouble Magnet Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2006

KNIFE OF DREAMS small handful of his new-won silver coins.

Knife of Dreams Jordan, Robert, 1948- 2005

"He may use his new-won reputation within the Council to the disadvantage of others," Triana retorted, coming to the point just as directly as Lord Kyndreth had.

Elvenborn Lackey, Mercedes 2002

Into the new-won silence came the sibilant sound of a whispered conference followed by a hooting laugh that sounded, to Anna's hyper-extended ears, both relieved and exultant.

Hunting Season Barr, Nevada 2002

Maya wondered what she'd tell her friends about her new-won health.

The Serpent's Shadow Lackey, Mercedes 2001

The others would be all over themselves coming up with some prank to counter her new-won glory.

Oathblood Lackey, Mercedes 1998

Darian stared at him, quite certain that his new-won ability to understand Tayledras must be faulty.

Owlflight Lackey, Mercedes 1997

The unmarried maidens shrieked and more than one of them sank swooning in the dust, overcome by the hysteria that his new-won fame engendered.

River God Smith, Wilbur, 1933- 1993