emperor

Example Sentences

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The elite—under the empire, the emperor and his family—sat closest to the arena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"One can really picture the emperor in his final years."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In 2023, a hat belonging to Napoleon when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

"How dare you take a bite of my peach!" the emperor roared.

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