authoritarian
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“There is no possibility that she will behave in an authoritarian or dictatorial way,” said Fernando Rospigliosi, a member of her Popular Force party and head of the Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Gold is the color of false idolatry, the material of gratuitous wealth, a hallmark of authoritarian style, and a metaphor for the folly of prioritizing personal enrichment and glory over everything else.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The researchers are especially concerned about how the technology could be used in authoritarian countries to monitor protesters or track citizens without their knowledge.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Literature cannot topple an authoritarian regime on its own, but it can encourage people to reflect on authoritarian tendencies and what that can mean for their own lives.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The engineers could be a quirky lot, often brusque, temperamental, or authoritarian.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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