despot
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But the 184-page decision that American lawmakers made public shows the commission acting like a petty despot, with little if any regard for due process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security, Seoul said Tuesday, a sign the despot may increasingly fear assassination plots.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
Simmons, who plays the film’s jazz conservatory despot, Fletcher.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025
By portraying Moses as an antidemocratic despot, Caro understates the extent to which his actions reflected the mainstream political thinking of the time.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 2024
His quest to create a powerful first impression was good showmanship, but it also exposed the aesthetic despot residing within.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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