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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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Ying pleaded guilty to a single count of stealing a 17th century manuscript dating from China’s Qing dynasty.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 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

During the Lakers’ dynasty we had championship teams.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

"Northampton are building a dynasty," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

The exception, of course, is the Kim family dynasty.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden

Modern college basketball is built to do one thing: destroy dynasties.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

It also helps that he has ties to other Bay Area dynasties that have quietly influenced city life for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 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

He added: "The Mitchells remain one of EastEnders' defining dynasties, and we can't wait to see them reunited again. As always when Grant is around, drama inevitably follows him…".

From BBC Feb. 14, 2026

The history of Egypt is divided into dynasties of rulers, in accordance with ancient Egyptian practice, beginning with the First Dynasty shortly after 3000 B.C.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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