tyrant

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But she also concludes that George III wasn’t a tyrant, just a king “ill advised by ministers obsessed by debt,” and the unavoidable fact that their empire, expanding for centuries, was now shrinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The newly identified species has been named Tyrannoroter heberti, which means Hebert's tyrant digger, in recognition of its discoverer, Brian Hebert.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

They thought those who were in competing spheres of power would fight for their own prerogatives, but it’s clear that’s actually quite a rare occurrence when it comes to facing down a tyrant.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

"I think a lot of times the characters of female leaders have to be so 'on point' - and I love the idea of a woman being a tyrant in this period of history."

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

They watched Kate to see how she would change, perhaps become a tyrant, but, if anything, she was nicer to them.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck