aegis
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This wasn’t a partition under the aegis of the British Empire: It happened 24 years after the British left.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Even one of the first breakout female rappers, Roxanne Shanté, came up under the aegis of Marley Marl and the Juice Crew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
"However, the functioning of the navigational corridor continues under the aegis of the defence forces," said Ukraine's southern operational command.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023
Some of Rod’s entertainment value came from the fact that his least hinged ruminations were appearing under the aegis of a serious journal of opinion; they won’t have the same pop on Substack.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2023
At this moment that unmanning thunder cloud, the aegis, Athena’s shield, took form aloft in the great hall.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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Excerpt from "The Odyssey"
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