ruler

Example Sentences

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Thirty-two-year-old schoolteacher Princess Juliet Jombo says properties built by her late father, a traditional ruler, were reduced to rubble.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Built in 1837 by former Awadh ruler Muhammad Ali Shah, the site once served not just the elite, but the public too.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

Iran’s political and religious establishments have rallied around the new ruler, with officials publicly pledging their allegiance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The ruler of Hades drew near to listen with his queen.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton