sultan
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Hanna presented herself as a wealthy, illegitimate daughter of the sultan of Brunei, initially showering Hornigold, his then-partner Heather Kaniuk and his friends with lavish gifts, from cars to homes.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
She presented herself as a wealthy, illegitimate daughter of the sultan of Brunei, initially showering Mr Hornigold, his then-partner Heather Kaniuk and his friends with lavish gifts, from cars to homes.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025
Xi called Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei’s sultan, an “old friend” and said China would work with Brunei to bring benefits to both people.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
The Chinese leader also met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the sultan of Brunei.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
What was Salim doing with their money, living like a sultan in America?
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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