tyrannic
Example Sentences
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The tsars’ successors, the Soviets, proclaimed lofty ideals but in governing such a vast land they, too, became consumed by the tyrannic paranoia that plagued their forebears.
From Economist ● Aug. 18, 2016
The U.S. general in charge of the case admits Cargill's difficulties; but, somewhat like Captain Vere in Melville's Billy Budd, he sets law. however tyrannic, above lawbreaking, however understandable.
From Time Magazine Archive
They foolishly the Kite believed, Who having now the pow’r received, Began upon the Doves to prey, And exercise tyrannic sway.
From The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes by Henry T. (Henry Thomas) Riley
That if he did not obtain for every State all they wished, they must attribute the sacrifice he might be compelled to make of his inclinations, to the tyrannic rule of necessity.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI by Jared Sparks
My noble and illustrious friend betray'd By crafty faction, and tyrannic power!
From The Earl of Essex by Henry Festing Jones
