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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
While the matches drew protests against the Iranian regime, including some booing both times the national anthem was played before kickoffs, the crowds heavily favored and cheered loudly for the Iranian team.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Legal experts and maritime associations have repeatedly stressed that a toll regime would upend decades of international trade precedent involving the world’s waters.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The move on Monday marks the most sweeping rollback of American oil sanctions against Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, reversing years of pressure designed to cripple Iran's economy, and is expected to deliver billions in oil revenue for the Iranian regime.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Beyond that, as the Canucks enter this critical first rebuilding summer, significant questions still hover around them and their new regime.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Legal experts and maritime associations have repeatedly stressed that a toll regime would upend decades of international trade precedent involving the world’s waters.
—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The move on Monday marks the most sweeping rollback of American oil sanctions against Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, reversing years of pressure designed to cripple Iran's economy, and is expected to deliver billions in oil revenue for the Iranian regime.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Beyond that, as the Canucks enter this critical first rebuilding summer, significant questions still hover around them and their new regime.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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Rahman also filed a claim against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act in April.
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While governments face pressure to invest in adaptation measures, from cooling centers to heat-resilient infrastructure, experts warn that such steps risk addressing the symptoms rather than the cause.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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The Newsom administration did not respond to a request for comment Thursday evening.
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Di Poppo is approved but in limbo No one from the federal government or New York City would agree to an interview for this story, but a city spokesperson said the Mamdani administration has worked extensively to help 220,000 New Yorkers get exemptions.
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The family governance piece is a biggie, experts said.
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The winners are those organizations that obsess over customer value, empower employees, and resist financial gravity through strong mission lock and ethical governance.
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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