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Recent Examples of rulership
Despite absolute rulership always resting with the ayatollah, Iran has some functioning republican institutions, including presidential elections.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
On June 30, your ruling planet Jupiter enters Leo — your ninth house of rulership — for the first time since August 2014.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Over time, the push and pull between the Scottish nationals and English rulership finally caused the stone to break.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Authority and rulership collapsed, and the familiar structures of the Holy Roman Empire were overturned, exposing the fragility of the existing social and religious hierarchies.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Venus is currently in its house of rulership — your second house of money, security and sensual pleasures — while Saturn-Neptune retrograde presents you with a solid plan of action in your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
On June 30, your ruling planet Jupiter enters Leo — your ninth house of rulership — for the first time since August 2014.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Over time, the push and pull between the Scottish nationals and English rulership finally caused the stone to break.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Authority and rulership collapsed, and the familiar structures of the Holy Roman Empire were overturned, exposing the fragility of the existing social and religious hierarchies.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Venus is currently in its house of rulership — your second house of money, security and sensual pleasures — while Saturn-Neptune retrograde presents you with a solid plan of action in your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rulership
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Drawing on perspectives from teams, leagues and regional leadership, the panel will explore how moments on the global stage drive economic opportunity, strengthen collaboration across the Bay Area and create lasting benefits for local communities.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the session, leaders of United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents some 37,000 teachers, urged acting Superintendent Andres Chait to reach an agreement and avoid disruptions to classrooms, placing responsibility on the district’s current leadership.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Republican candidate Steve Hilton said the Swalwell scandal underscores broader concerns about accountability at the highest levels of government.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That this stalemate has dragged on this long has infuriated Levin, who considers keeping the government functioning a basic tenet of Congress’s job.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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What’s the internal governance structure for AI?—
Jarrod Martin,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Weak local governance, along with easy access to China, is the reason the gangs set up shop in the Mekong region in the first place.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing’s ascent to the presidency follows a tradition of military strongmen installing themselves as the nation’s top leader and seeking to legitimize their rule through unfair elections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The election Sunday takes place during a surge in violent crime and corruption, fueling widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eighteen of the ministers were cabinet members of the previous military government, while four others were military and government officials under the same administration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In September, the administration launched Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago area, a sweeping arrest campaign targeting immigrants without legal status.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barely keeping the lights on is hardly a show of stewardship, let alone competence.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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BlackRock’s large stakes in many public companies have also raised concerns about corporate governance and stewardship.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Akhbar Enfejari described themselves as Iranians producing and uploading from within Iran in an effort to disrupt decades-long dominance of Western control of the airwaves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Rulership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rulership. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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