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rule the roost



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Maddox' mother Kiera said that the girl cousins are "definitely going to rule the roost".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

At Real Madrid the squad's biggest names tend to rule the roost and despite a good start in terms of results, cracks began to show as Alonso's approach did not suit them.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

And as for hospital administrators, “it’s like only they rule the roost, only they make a decision in their hospital. I’m not accepting that as a rule of law for us.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021

The two standout ladies from “Ted Lasso” rule the roost in an absolutely loaded field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2021

Nay, if riches might rule the roost, Behold what cause I have to boast!

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Hazlitt, William Carew




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