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[wawr-lawrd] / ˈwɔrˌlɔrd /


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The actor also played the doomed warlord who divides his kingdom between his sons in "Ran", Kurosawa's 1985 film based on the Shakespeare play "King Lear".

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

The military leader had been looking for co-operative allies, and Bai Suocheng - then a deputy of the warlord - fitted the bill.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

“I’m beyond honored to be here with amazing nominees,” said Sanada, who portrayed the quietly ambitious warlord Yoshii Toranaga, as he accepted the lead drama actor award.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

Mr. Prigozhin, a caterer turned warlord who grew rich on state contracts, was an unlikely messenger.

From New York Times • May 26, 2024

He wasn’t a warlord or a don, he had no real power over any of them save their trust in his wisdom.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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