arrogate
Example Sentences
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“Xi is back, and he has wasted no time in arrogating more powers to himself,” said Willy Wo-Lap Lam, a senior fellow at the Jamestown Foundation, who studies Chinese politics.
From New York Times
The historical term “Republic of China” should never be arrogated by the People’s Republic of China, which has never ruled Taiwan.
From Washington Post
“Shortly thereafter, John embarked on a series of steps to arrogate to himself complete control over Mr. Angelos’ assets.
From Seattle Times
The report added that the investigation had cycled out of the headlines as Giuliani arrogated the leading role in Trump's challenges to his defeat.
From Salon
When these jurists — all appointed by Republican presidents — arrogated the rights of millions of voters, they branded the court as just one more institution where political allegiance eclipsed principle.
From Washington Post
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