ruler

Example Sentences

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The dominant figure is Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brother of the U.A.E.’s president and the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At the time of the massacre, Diakité was commander of the presidential guard and a close ally of Guinea's then military ruler, Moussa Dadis Camara.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"Only those nations ruled by kings or dictators display the image of their sitting ruler on the coins of the realm," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Iran’s political and religious establishments have rallied around the new ruler, with officials publicly pledging their allegiance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

When the first king of the City of Bright Moonlight came to power, the people had no love for their new ruler.

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