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empire

[em-pahyuhr, om-peer] / ˈɛm paɪər, ɒmˈpɪər /


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If you aren’t running a 24/7 empire of yourself, are you even working?

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Rupert Murdoch launched Sky in 1989, and Comcast acquired the satellite TV pioneer seven years ago when Murdoch divested much of his entertainment empire, including the LA-based Fox entertainment properties to the Walt Disney Co.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Andor, a prequel to the standalone Star Wars film Rogue One, tells the story of Cassian Andor and his fight against the evil empire.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

What is more accurate is that they didn’t want to be colonial subjects themselves but still wanted to be an empire.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2026

A visionary and patriot, Tlacaelel believed that the Mexica were destined to rule a vast empire.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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