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emperor

[em-per-er] / ˈɛm pər ər /


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In 2023, a hat belonging to Napoleon when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Paul Atreides, played by Chalamet, is dealing with the consequences of defeating the Harkonnens and becoming emperor, struggling with his role as the Fremen’s messiah.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Many species, including polar bears in the Arctic and emperor penguins in Antarctica, rely on sea ice to breed and feed.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“In large part, he accepted full responsibility at the Tokyo trial because he believed this would shield the emperor from being tried as a war criminal,” Mr. Mauch explains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Before the children could crawl, the friend was named by the emperor to an important post in the Capital.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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