ruler
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For the entirety of “Avatar,” Aang’s loved ones and allies try to persuade him that the only way to stop the Fire Nation is to kill its despotic ruler, Lord Ozai.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026
The state-owned DP World is one of the world's largest port operators and is ultimately controlled by Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been rebooting Syria's international credentials and seeking to revive his struggling country after toppling longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026
The evidence points to a highly coordinated effort by the colony to produce its next ruler.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
The next day, they came back with a plumb line and a ruler to measure every distance between every component.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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Measurement and Data
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