emperor
Example Sentences
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"One can really picture the emperor in his final years."
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The forthcoming film will take place 17 years after the events of Dune: Part Two and follow the consequences of Paul Atreides' rise as galactic emperor.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 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
“But whatever it is, only the king can do it and the emperor needs him. That’s why no one is allowed to harm the king, but the king isn’t allowed to do anything either.”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.