Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caudillos
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In early-modern Europe, the Medicis and other potentates created what were the microfinance schemes of their time, lending small sums of money to poor citizens.—
Mark Malloch-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Jan. 2024
Noun
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Since independence in 1947, Pakistan has been led by four different military rulers and seen three coups.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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That run equals Drake’s longest streak of rulers on Rhythmic Airplay.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the thing about play that feels essential at this point in history is that autocrats hate play.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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The idea that speech or thought contrary to the government line could trigger punishment is the dream of autocrats.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Not your grandma’s authoritarians Today’s authoritarian rulers realize that civil society has the potential to support democracy and pry loose their grip on power.—
Christopher Justin Einolf,
The Conversation,
26 Sep. 2025
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The report also noted that Menchel had dated Sanchez, should have informed his bosses about it and probably should have been recused from the case.—
Julie K Brown,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Independent inspectors are hamstrung by factory bosses, according to government officials.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Caudillos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caudillos. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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