reign of terror

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Thanks to their reign of terror in “Jurassic Park,” Velociraptors are infamous prehistoric predators.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Logan’s reign of terror may take on a new shape, but it’s definitely not over.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2023

Gherie Wedeyesus, a teacher from Brent, said: "Let's put an end to this peddler of misery. Let's end this reign of terror and abolish Ofsted."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2023

There was nothing covert or forgettable about her reign of terror, which saw the Hawkeyes reach their first title game, which they lost to LSU on Sunday.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2023

But, to Tacitus, the conspiracy seems to be chiefly interesting as a damning proof of the degradation of the aristocracy under the reign of terror.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel