exact tribute
Example Sentences
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Huk agents exact tribute and taxes from thousands of Filipinos.
From Time Magazine Archive
For example, the Spanish conquistadores wished to exact tribute from Mexico’s defeated native populations, so they were very interested in the Aztec Empire’s tribute lists.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
In October, 629, Amru, Mahomet's recent convert, was sent to chastise the offenders and exact tribute from them.
From Mahomet Founder of Islam by Draycott, Gladys M.
Armies were scarcely more than great collections of armed men, led by kings, either to protect their States from hostile invaders, or to acquire new territory, or to exact tribute from weaker nations.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements by Lord, John
Crowds were expected to flock in, and the master of the hotel intended to act royally by them—that is, exact tribute from them whilst they were at his mercy.
From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) by O'Shea, John Augustus
