tyrant
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The framers of the Constitution “did not want a tyrant, a monarch, a demagogue.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
He’s a mostly benevolent tyrant, but his crotchety side can get ugly and he’s not always in control of his temper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
The newly identified species has been named Tyrannoroter heberti, which means Hebert's tyrant digger, in recognition of its discoverer, Brian Hebert.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
They thought those who were in competing spheres of power would fight for their own prerogatives, but it’s clear that’s actually quite a rare occurrence when it comes to facing down a tyrant.
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2026
Too bad mine happened to take the shape of a fifty-pound tyrant.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Shortly after Museveni took power in 1986, ending years of bloodshed and chaos under murderous tyrants, the young president mused that leaders overstaying their welcome lay at the heart of Africa's problems.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
Humans have laughed at tyrants going back to the days of the ancient Greeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
Conciliators and aspiring tyrants alike have long laid claim to Lincoln’s warnings against mob rule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
Mr Tapp, who has represented Dover and Deal since last July, said: "As VE Day reminds us, Britain has a proud history of working with allies to defeat dictators and tyrants."
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
When Chris visited with Kris Gillmer, he frequently railed against Walt and Billie, portraying them as unreasonable tyrants.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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