authoritarian
Example Sentences
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Making films on the outskirts of legality under an authoritarian regime entails high-stakes discretion.
From Los Angeles Times
“The strong language could be interpreted as a sign of support for a fellow authoritarian regime,” Mokry said.
"Of course, authoritarians don't like to be laughed at," he says.
From BBC
"But normalising relations with a neighbouring authoritarian regime that doesn't recognise you, that also doesn't admit to the crimes committed during the war, is quite difficult," he added.
From Barron's
Chevron and its chief executive, Mike Wirth, are familiar with the risks of operating in an authoritarian state in Washington’s crosshairs.
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