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or seignory
as in duchy
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Noun
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The Duke of Cornwall inherited the duchy in September 2022.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
5 June 2026 -
The European duchy is Luxembourg.—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In October, Andrew was stripped of his princely title, his dukedom, and a number of awards and honorifics.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
2 Feb. 2026
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However, the scandal surrounding King Charles' brother, the former Prince Andrew — who was stripped of his dukedom as well as his other royal titles, including prince, in October 2025 — has led some to believe that the York title is tainted and won't be reassigned in the future.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hot rod enthusiast Michael Douglas also made the trip to the principality, wife Catherine Zeta-Jones was at his side.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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While Monaco’s most familiar draws remain high-octane, glitzy events like the Formula One Grand Prix and the Yacht Show, there are quieter ways to experience this tiny principality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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That is a reflection of the kingdom’s shifting priorities and greater focus on bringing in foreign investors.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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However, our sweet goddess planet will very soon venture into the kingdom of Leo from June 13 until July 9.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Noun
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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This bridge symbolizes an empire striving to protect itself from its ultimate demise.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The successful test not only demonstrates the maturity of the MICA NG program but also highlights France’s commitment to maintaining technological superiority in the rapidly evolving domain of aerial warfare.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The theater is Mother’s domain!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Noun
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But first comes Infantino’s own strategic test, the same one faced by every emperor whose dominion threatens to collapse because of overexpansion.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Grandmasters from Russia and other Soviet republics occupied the chess summit from 1927 to 2007 in a procession of world champions that was interrupted only briefly by Dutchman Max Euwe in the 1930s and American Bobby Fischer in the 1970s.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The California republic lasted 25 days and was never recognized by another nation.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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“Seigniory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seigniory. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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