top dogs

plural of top dog

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rulers
Noun
  • The mysteries of Cleopatra’s death Despite her short life of just 39 years, Cleopatra made an impact on the ancient world as one of a handful of female rulers and the last pharaoh of Egypt.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Malta’s food, drink, art, and architecture have been influenced by centuries of foreign rulers, among them Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Sicilians, French, and British.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Top dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20dogs. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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