imperial
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Yet, at the end of the day, such imperial highhandedness backfired on Athens: It lost the broader war for domination of Greece.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
There may, in fact, be nothing like it in the imperial history of this planet.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Their second day of meetings was held at Zhongnanhai, an imperial garden and lake district that has served as the secretive seat of power for the Chinese Communist Party since the revolution of 1949.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Standing stiff and unsmiling next to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump appeared unmoved by the former imperial temple in Beijing where emperors once prayed for good harvests.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Walls sparkle with golden plaques that showcase the imperial beauty laws.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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