emperor

Example Sentences

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The elite—under the empire, the emperor and his family—sat closest to the arena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Unmentioned, the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great, still revered by Iranians, was the first world leader to grant freedom to the Jews, liberating them from captivity in Babylon.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The trailer also offers a sneak peek at continued battles in the universe, even years after Paul, the “chosen one,” becomes emperor.

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

"You could not grow a simple seed? How incompetent are you?" the emperor barked.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin