emperor

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Unmentioned, the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great, still revered by Iranians, was the first world leader to grant freedom to the Jews, liberating them from captivity in Babylon.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Paul Atreides, played by Chalamet, is dealing with the consequences of defeating the Harkonnens and becoming emperor, struggling with his role as the Fremen’s messiah.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Many species, including polar bears in the Arctic and emperor penguins in Antarctica, rely on sea ice to breed and feed.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“In large part, he accepted full responsibility at the Tokyo trial because he believed this would shield the emperor from being tried as a war criminal,” Mr. Mauch explains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“Here is a small pup pretending to be a dog,” the emperor mocked.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin