tyranny
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But Shakespeare, who was as wary of rebellion as he was of tyranny, saw the flaws in every faction of society.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
One of the benefits of labor unions is that they protect workers from this kind of tyranny of consumption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
He said the two countries have stood together "defiant and triumphant against the forces of communism, fascism and tyranny".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Thomas Jefferson once wrote that he had “sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of mind.”
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
One must go to contemporary observers in Europe for a non-Texan opinion as to the nature of the tyranny that raised need for revolt.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing tyranny
The Declaration of Independence
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Fahrenheit 451
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American History I
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