tyrants

Example Sentences

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A tyrant, in this reading, put other tyrants out of business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Shortly after Museveni took power in 1986, ending years of bloodshed and chaos under murderous tyrants, the young president mused that leaders overstaying their welcome lay at the heart of Africa's problems.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Humans have laughed at tyrants going back to the days of the ancient Greeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

Queer irony acts as a pre-programmed check on tyrants for the common well-being.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2025

“Tyrant,” in the classical context, just means absolute ruler—though five will get you ten they were tyrants in the modern sense also.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith