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tyrannizing

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present participle of tyrannize

as in oppressing

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Claiming that other people expressing their civil rights is oppressing them, and politicizing what are supposed to be non-partisan parts of how the government works on the state and federal level.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Norway was itself a colonizer, and programs oppressing indigenous cultures and languages were in place well into the 1960s.

— Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026

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Speculation around Tarik Skubal — even if tangible talks still seem quiet — is dominating the sport’s news cycle.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Figures such as Assemblyman Carl DeMaio from San Diego County, an aggressive fiscal hawk who excels at dominating conservative media and raising grassroots funds, command a fiercely loyal base.

— Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

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In 1922, when the river’s waters ⁠seemed inexhaustible, the seven states created a water-sharing compact dictating how much Upper and Lower Basin states receive.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Two years of dictating that everyone commute into work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays was hurting the morale as well as the productivity of many.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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Some research suggests breakfast skipping may be associated with greater hunger later in the day and difficulty regulating food intake, Wallach says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
The temperature-regulating fabric, made from a blend of 65 percent cotton and 35 percent linen, is the perfect choice for any upcoming bridal or baby showers, picnics, or even as a cool swimsuit cover-up at the beach.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

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Long days were spent cleaning, drawing and waiting for customers during slow periods, all while mastering a craft that permanently alters another person’s body.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The course is built to walk parents step-by-step through mastering budget-busting expenses like diapers, wipes, formula, and groceries while building a supportive community of like-minded moms.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026

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