ruler
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It was signed by the 10-year-old Sikh ruler, Duleep Singh, after his mother was thrown in jail.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Mali's rulers, like their military counterparts in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, have severed ties with former colonial ruler France and several Western countries, moving closer to Russia.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Made of 15-karat gold, this helmet is believed to have been worn by an early Sumerian ruler.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"Only those nations ruled by kings or dictators display the image of their sitting ruler on the coins of the realm," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Frank brought out a folding ruler that he had slipped into his pocket a few minutes before, and measured the cuffs of the visitor’s pants.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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