praetorian

Example Sentences

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Dictators obviously maintain unilateral control of their militaries, employed as they invariably are as praetorian protectors and coercive extensions of their autocratic overlords.

From Salon

“It’s an army within an army, the regime’s praetorian guard,” he said.

From New York Times

The ruling clerics operate at home and abroad through the praetorian guard known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but its charismatic appeal died last month with Maj.

From Washington Post

Joshua remained unperturbed and kept pawing out his jab, which was acting almost as a praetorian guard for his chin.

From The Guardian

Recent history offers ample proof that incompetent leadership can endure with the help of a ruthless praetorian guard, a regiment of loyal fans and disorganised enemies.

From The Guardian