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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
Larijani was once seen as a more Western-friendly and pragmatic figure within the regime, due in part to his involvement in nuclear negotiations with the United States.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The regime replaced Khamenei with his son, who is reported to be more of a hardliner than his dad.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
According to Sánchez, many Cuban Americans — especially those who have publicly criticized the regime — have been prevented from traveling back to Cuba, even in humanitarian situations.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Ali Larijani, Iran’s top national security official and one of the regime's most powerful figures, was killed in overnight strikes.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The regime replaced Khamenei with his son, who is reported to be more of a hardliner than his dad.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
According to Sánchez, many Cuban Americans — especially those who have publicly criticized the regime — have been prevented from traveling back to Cuba, even in humanitarian situations.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Ali Larijani, Iran’s top national security official and one of the regime's most powerful figures, was killed in overnight strikes.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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Ministers remain haunted by events in September 2000 when former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government, with a majority as large as Starmer’s now, was rocked as farmers and hauliers blockaded refineries and fuel depots amid fury over taxes levied on petrol and diesel.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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In 2000, members across the four caucuses — business, environmental, government, and water — that make up the Water Forum signed a landmark agreement to guide management of the river, creating a vital foundation for balancing water supply and river health in the Sacramento region.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The tide, however, has turned around since 2024 after former ECB President Mario Draghi’s report for the European Commission, which argued that Europe’s economy is being held back by outdated competition rules.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the dispute is ultimately about more than one primary, one Senate rule, or one piece of legislation.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Billy Long was perhaps misnamed, given his short tenure as IRS commissioner, but he has been nominated to be the administration’s ambassador to Iceland.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The administration also eliminated the dedicated Iran office, merging it with the Iraq office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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His extensive background includes strategic planning, cybersecurity governance, infrastructure management, data security, disaster recovery, and operational oversight, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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In essence, the legal principle bars civil courts from deciding cases that call into question a church’s doctrine, internal decisions and governance.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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