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also régime
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness
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Recent Examples of regime
Historians and political scientists can offer context and theory for understanding populist movements and authoritarian regimes.
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Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
And definitely there were protests at the end of 2022, but the regime survived that.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
That changed a little in 2024-25 under the new regime of coach Charles Lee and general manager Jeff Peterson, but not enough.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
In Venezuela and Nicaragua, repressive regimes have also prompted a humanitarian crisis that has forced millions to flee.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
And definitely there were protests at the end of 2022, but the regime survived that.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
That changed a little in 2024-25 under the new regime of coach Charles Lee and general manager Jeff Peterson, but not enough.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
In Venezuela and Nicaragua, repressive regimes have also prompted a humanitarian crisis that has forced millions to flee.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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The case raises its own questions for the federal government, testing the limits of antitrust enforcement in the present day.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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In total, a modern offer from the U.S. government could therefore total over $2.2 billion, with regular payments following each year, based on Truman's previous offer and more recent comments.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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With Republicans holding a slim majority in the House and Senate, the courts have arguably become the main avenue for challenging the Trump administration's policy.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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The case raises questions about the Trump administration's adherence to limits set by the Supreme Court.—
Andrew Chung, Luc Cohen, Kristina Cooke,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The top attorney for a California board that enforces labor rules said Thursday that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office may have violated state law over its handling of an order directing many public employees to work in person four days a week.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This included Lashley's reigns as both WWE Champion and WWE United States Champion, as well as Benjamin and Alexander's tenure as WWE Raw Tag Team Champions.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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When chaos reigns, the ER truly does become the Wild West — sometimes saving a life means breaking rules.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, depending on the industry, firms are constrained by various factors when considering shifts in supply chains, such as the availability of supply inputs, infrastructure, the quality and cost of local labor, regulation and governance.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Success requires getting your hands directly on data governance and quality controls before rolling out any personalization initiatives.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Jokkmokk testing regimen often sees temperatures as low as -30° to -35° C (or almost where Celsius and Fahrenheit meet at -40).—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
25 Mar. 2025
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But a poor hair care regimen can also lead to weaker, frizzier, and more brittle strands over time.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
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The oligarchs in Hungary and Russia support the dictatorship with their monetary gains in return for being allowed to remain billionaires.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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The biographical drama is inspired by the lives of Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva and her politician husband Rubens, who was murdered for his dissidence toward the military dictatorship of 1970s Brazil.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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American Values, Global Impact The United States has long been characterized by its willingness to provide refuge to those escaping tyranny.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Throughout history, across continents and cultures, people have drawn upon the Exodus narrative as a powerful metaphor and rallying cry against tyranny and injustice.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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