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dynasty

[dahy-nuh-stee, din-uh-stee] / ˈdaɪ nə sti, ˈdɪn ə sti /
NOUN
ruling family
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NOUN
reign of a family or lineage
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One thing the documentary avoids is the contentious relationship with Phil Jackson — who isn’t even mentioned — and the cause of West’s departure from the Lakers right after he built that dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Mitchell wants to keep evolving his side's game and create a dynasty by winning back-to-back World Cups, but knows the winning run will come to an end eventually.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The program was only launched in 1974, by which time John Wooden’s men’s dynasty was already on the map.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He will then visit the princely palace, the official residence of the Grimaldi dynasty since the 13th century, for a private meeting with Prince Albert.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

This was the city that was burned by Alexander the Great during the Achaemenid dynasty three hundred years before Christ.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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