dynasty
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This is a powerful dynasty that could be undone by paper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Rumoured to be descended from Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu was born in the central city of Changsha in 1928 into a China riven by civil war.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
After an unexpected coup three years ago in neighbouring Gabon, which toppled the Bongo dynasty sending shockwaves across the continent, Cameroon immediately reshuffled its military leadership.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
But if this really is a “natural direction” for the beloved gaming dynasty, the fans certainly aren’t taking it as such.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
He was here to settle, to found a home, a family, perhaps a dynasty.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
It appears to have flourished roughly 3,000 years ago, boasting splendors even more exquisite than those of China’s heralded ancient dynasties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
So did Phil Jackson, the coaching icon who oversaw dynasties in Chicago and Los Angeles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
The historic site is where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices and pray for bountiful harvests.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
As part of dynasties at Manchester City and Liverpool, he won three Premier League titles, one Champions League, two FA Cups and one League Cup, as well as other honours.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
We were better equipped than many founders of dynasties had been when they walked north to dethrone an emperor; they had been peasants like us.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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