absolute power
Example Sentences
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Historically, hoping that an absolute power will benevolently provide for humanity if sufficiently enlightened hasn’t led to safe or positive outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The historian argued that Castro feared any rapprochement with Washington would spur political and economic reforms on the island that would jeopardise his absolute power.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
But over there, long after successive monarchs surrendered their absolute power, it has come to represent tradition, national unity and stability.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2025
He saw King George III’s rule as the epitome of tyranny, and warned that “a thirst for absolute power is the natural disease of monarchy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
As a result, he ruled his area with absolute power, roaring his orders so constantly the villagers called him Magistrate Tiger.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
