rule the roost

phrase

: to have the most control or authority in a group

Examples of rule the roost in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the performers, Smith rules the roost as the no-nonsense Angela, and Jones acquits himself tolerably on comic relief duties as the pathetic Mike. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

The country-pop blockbuster has now ruled the roost for exactly one-third of its 39 frames on the ranking. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Well, the young female pop artists continue to rule the roost, from Sabrina Carpenter to this year's Best New Artist winner, the lovely Olivia Dean. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026

First focal plane scopes with MRAD reticles rule the roost in PRS and other field match series. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for rule the roost

• photoinduced
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