dictator

But often, the data that started as interesting information becomes a kind of dictator.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

The border was closed by Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in 1969 after Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly in a referendum to remain British.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

In the most notorious episode of bilateral tensions in recent times, Spain's dictator, Francisco Franco, introduced a blockade of the Rock in 1969, which was only lifted in 1982, well after his death.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Katie Miller, wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff, was dining with the president in January, hours before special forces captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, and noticed Trump was in a ruminative mood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

At the same time, the German dictator built up a huge military and started hacking out what he called a “Greater Germany,” a massive European empire that Hitler insisted rightfully belonged to Germans.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

"The issue is not whether the dictators have heard us. The issue is whether they believe our words will ever be followed by our actions," added the US official.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

More and more, human rights experts, lawyers, even some celebrities are joining Iranians in condemning the lazy rhetoric that sustains Iran’s dictators.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

We don’t like despots and dictators and monarchs or anything smacking of royalty.

From Slate ● Feb. 16, 2026

Based in Boston, the international corporation networked with dictators and local officials in Central America, many Caribbean islands and parts of South America to acquire immense estates for railroads and banana plantations.

From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026

Of course, the politicians, dictators, and warmongers weren’t happy, but their voices, which had always seemed so loud and intimidating, were suddenly insignificant.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman