rule the roost
Example Sentences
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"That means American films frequently rule the roost," noted Variety Magazine, making the ceremony a better predictor for the Oscars, but reducing chances for local productions to shine outside the outstanding British film category.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
He said the council "allowed developers to rule the roost" and that developers often build large buildings, with too few truly affordable homes.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2025
And as for hospital administrators, “it’s like only they rule the roost, only they make a decision in their hospital. I’m not accepting that as a rule of law for us.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2021
The two standout ladies from “Ted Lasso” rule the roost in an absolutely loaded field.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2021
Black had for some time appeared to rule the roost, and thrust red off the table, and the Klosking lost two hundred pounds.
From A Woman-Hater by Charles Reade
