kingdom

[king-duhm] / ˈkɪŋ dəm /

NOUN

historically, an area ruled by a monarch

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STRONG

commonwealth country county crown division domain dominion dynasty empire field lands monarchy nation possessions principality province realm reign rule scepter sovereignty sphere state suzerainty sway territory throne tract

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“We always knew it was coming, that Saudi was preparing for something,” said Michael Ratney, who served as U.S. ambassador to the kingdom under the Biden administration.

From The Wall Street Journal

The kingdom would take measures to confront what it considered such "highly dangerous" actions, it warned.

From BBC

The U.A.E. called the Saudi allegations inaccurate and said it had done nothing to affect the kingdom’s security.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is one way to manage your capital and withdrawals without handing over the keys to the kingdom.

From MarketWatch

He drags Arthur into a war against Lancelot that fatally weakens the kingdom and allows Mordred to usurp the throne.

From The Wall Street Journal

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