ruler
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The statement said the raids occurred in four neighbourhoods, two of which have populations from toppled ruler Bashar al-Assad's Alawite minority.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
For the entirety of “Avatar,” Aang’s loved ones and allies try to persuade him that the only way to stop the Fire Nation is to kill its despotic ruler, Lord Ozai.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
The state-owned DP World is one of the world's largest port operators and is ultimately controlled by Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
For many years, scientists believed the recipe for creating a queen honeybee was straightforward: give a developing larva plenty of royal jelly, and it becomes the colony's ruler.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
She mumbled, “Yes, sir,” and made a move to sit back down, but he stuck out his ruler to stop her.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
The Earth Kingdom’s rulers responded by shutting out all outsiders.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
The Proverb about “pride before a fall” is a warning to egotistical rulers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Local rulers commissioned work by British artists too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Among the discoveries is a copy of a well-known regnal list that records both mythical and historical rulers.
From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026
Its rulers rebuilt Monks Mound, but the poorly engineered patch promptly sagged.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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