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kingdoms

noun

plural of kingdom

as in realms

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a studio head who was once the undisputed ruler of the kingdom of Hollywood

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Recent Examples of kingdoms Mysore was one of the most powerful kingdoms in southern India; its military was among the more modernized and effective fighting forces in the hodgepodge of principalities that made up India’s political map at the time. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 In the fifth century CE, the western half of the Roman Empire disintegrated into a patchwork of new kingdoms and new rulers. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 The trees become roads, hiding places, libraries, kingdoms. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 At first glance, this theory may seem most applicable to tribes, kingdoms, or nations. — Judah Taub, semafor.com, 11 June 2026 Set in 2093, the film follows young filmmaker Kuve (Abraham Joseph) who travels to the remote village of Umata to document the aftermath of a devastating war that outlawed post-2040s technology and brought ancient kingdoms back to life. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026 Earlier this year, Quinn pounced on the opportunity to cast Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams as star-crossed fae princes from feuding kingdoms who (spoiler) have been knocking boots in secret. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 1 June 2026 While other rulers of the era relied on religious omens or superstition to guide their kingdoms, Aristotle taught the young prince that the universe could be understood through human reason and keen observation. — Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

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These include rituals related to cosmic realms, guidance for navigating the challenges of daily life and even the worship of powerful deities.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
All three have released solo albums that further expand their palettes, moving into ambient (Vida), experimental (Stardrum), and singer/songwriter (Epstein) realms.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 3 July 2026

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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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Instead of concentrating combat capability aboard a small number of heavily armed warships, the government says the new vessels will support a hybrid fleet in which crewed ships coordinate networks of autonomous systems across multiple domains.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Across eight domains of preparedness, respondents gave their highest scores to Community.

— Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of domains

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Since the audit tool was introduced, multiple departments have announced arrests of officers across the state, signaling a level of misuse that may have previously gone undetected.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Of about 5% of hospitals globally that have international patient departments, Stephano estimated less than 1% are internationally accredited.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Tradition of separation The idea of separate spheres of spiritual and secular functions and authority was advanced by religious and secular thinkers to benefit both religion and the state.

— Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of spheres

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Two of Canada’s 10 provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, are still selling American alcoholic beverages.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
The bus went out of control and fell into the ravine in Dana Sar, a remote area near the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of provinces

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Royals starting pitcher Luinder Avila had an uneven outing, allowing three runs on seven hits in five innings with three walks and three strikeouts.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Other than a fourth-inning two-run homer by Willi Castro, Whisenhunt was excellent, allowing just three hits overall and striking out four while navigating four walks across 5 2/3 innings.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Definition of walks

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His companies have redrawn the boundaries of multiple economic fields—the automotive industry, the aerospace sector, satellite communications—and his direct influence has helped transform the world’s most powerful government.

— Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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