regency
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Residents in Nagekeo regency, the area closest to the epicentre, raced for higher ground as the sea retreated -- a possible sign of an approaching tsunami, AFP journalists saw.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
As part two of season four lands, actors from the sparkling regency drama tell BBC Newsbeat it's been "so special" to be part of the cast.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Margo Price said "Love to see it" while Kacey Musgraves workshopped a few puns around the regency of Crow.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025
Chaowalit was arrested in a raid at his apartment in Badung regency in Bali.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Joffrey is but twelve, and Robert gave you the regency, my lofd.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
In East Java, where fires have ravaged several regencies and conservation areas including Mount Bromo and the Baluran National Park, the governor urged communities to come together to "pray for rain".
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
They were spotted entering the regencies of Lhokseumawe, East Aceh, Pidie, Aceh Besar and Sabang in north Aceh province.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
There were in that period two regencies, two emperors, and no less than 74 presidents and acting presidents.
From Time Magazine Archive
The history of all the Japanese regencies, however, amply illustrates the general rule that inherited authority is ever and everywhere liable to find itself supplanted by deputed authority.
From Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation by Lafcadio Hearn
These in most cases entrusted the executive power to regencies or triumvirates, almost all of which rapidly gave way to military dictatorships.
From The United States and Latin America by John Holladay Latane
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