strongman

Example Sentences

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The diplomatic dispute arises from the ambiguous role that Rwanda now plays as a regional strongman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There are no such qualms about portraits of 73-year-old strongman leader Emomali Rakhmon -- which have replaced many of the torn-down facades.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“The fundamentals are still there, and some strongman will rise to the top as they always do,” Levin said.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

And assuming it does, how will it act in the role of the continent's strongman?

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Sheed looked like a circus strongman lifting his one-handed.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles