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Recent Examples of kingship
At its founding, Rome was a kingship, but when subsequent kings became tyrannical, the Roman people overthrew the monarchy and established a republic, which had a remarkable history and lasted almost 500 years.
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Vickie B. Sullivan, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
In both cases, archaeologists have found little evidence of kingship or social stratification, and commoners seemed to enjoy high-quality housing.
—Walter Scheidel, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
In fairness, his reward was a centuries-long life and the kingship of Númenor, an island of men similarly endowed with longevity.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Water lilies on reservoir surfaces indicated clean water and symbolized Classic Maya kingship.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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Vickie B. Sullivan, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
In both cases, archaeologists have found little evidence of kingship or social stratification, and commoners seemed to enjoy high-quality housing.
—Walter Scheidel, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
In fairness, his reward was a centuries-long life and the kingship of Númenor, an island of men similarly endowed with longevity.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Water lilies on reservoir surfaces indicated clean water and symbolized Classic Maya kingship.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingship
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Early in Trump’s presidency, then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and advisors like Peter Navarro hinted at updating the pact to send the Chinese yuan soaring.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Billionaires, including Trump adviser Elon Musk, have poured money into the contest, which has become a litmus test for the opening months of Trump's presidency.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The digital age thrives on collaboration, not dictatorship.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The film makes more than a token effort to explore the material and psychological realities of life under fascist rule, and the transformation of a charming agrarian utopia into an austere military dictatorship.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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While Bardella lacks experience, expertise, and mastery of the subjects at-hand, these may not be such flaws in today’s climate.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Available in rose gold or platinum each 50-piece limited edition is sure to be snatched up by eager collectors who value the brand’s unique design sensibilities and horological mastery.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Reagan ran for his first office, that governorship, chiefly on that platform, of gutting Berkeley, glorious, research-prodigious, most incredible public university ever Berkeley.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Republicans already control the majority of state legislators and governorships.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Brunson earns the nod here as my second East backcourt starter because of his overall efficiency and floor generalship.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the event, stronger morale, superior generalship, and Russia’s overconfidence (and consequent expectation of a rapid victory) proved of outsize importance.—
Rajan Menon,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Apr. 2023
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This would apply to all mineral resources, including oil and gas, and major energy assets which Ukrainian officials fear would undermine their nation's sovereignty.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Extradition was another historical pain point for the Mexican left, with its implied premise that American justice superseded Mexican sovereignty.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the superintendency reports, continued archaeological investigations will hopefully reveal more about the tomb and the surrounding necropolis, which may illuminate the social history of the ancient Neapolitan community that used it.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 July 2024
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The superintendency for the largest suburban school district in southwest Ohio became vacant in January 2023, after former superintendent Matt Miller said a board member bullied him out of his position.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
4 May 2024
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Historically, imperialist leaders have used military conquest, economic coercion or diplomatic pressure to expand their dominions, and justified their foreign incursions as civilizing missions, economic opportunities or national security imperatives.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares ‘dominion’ over wife.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Kingship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingship. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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