imperial
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The imperial capital was a shadow of its former self, its population perhaps 30,000, down from a medieval peak nearly 10 times that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
In contrast to the grand, imperial scale of his latest release, a $250 million blockbuster starring Matt Damon, Nolan said that the release weekend leaves him in an incredibly vulnerable place.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
However, with the new bill, male descendants of 11 former imperial branches could be adopted back into the family.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
They are members of 11 families that left the imperial register after Japan's defeat in World War II.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Then with an arch, almost imperial toss of his head, he said, “The Great Santini has spoken.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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