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Recent Examples of kingship
At its founding, Rome was a kingship, but when subsequent kings became tyrannical, the Roman people overthrew the monarchy and established a republic, which had a remarkable history and lasted almost 500 years.
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Vickie B. Sullivan, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
In both cases, archaeologists have found little evidence of kingship or social stratification, and commoners seemed to enjoy high-quality housing.
—Walter Scheidel, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
In fairness, his reward was a centuries-long life and the kingship of Númenor, an island of men similarly endowed with longevity.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Water lilies on reservoir surfaces indicated clean water and symbolized Classic Maya kingship.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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Vickie B. Sullivan, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
In both cases, archaeologists have found little evidence of kingship or social stratification, and commoners seemed to enjoy high-quality housing.
—Walter Scheidel, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
In fairness, his reward was a centuries-long life and the kingship of Númenor, an island of men similarly endowed with longevity.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Water lilies on reservoir surfaces indicated clean water and symbolized Classic Maya kingship.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingship
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According to The New York Times, Woods has played multiple rounds of golf with Trump, both before and during Trump's first presidency.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Since the start of his presidency, Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to see Canada become the 51st state of the US, aimed jabs at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and threatened massive tariffs that would have a devastating impact on Canada’s economy.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The accusations, laid out in a 272-page indictment, suggest that Brazil came strikingly close to plunging back into, in effect, a military dictatorship nearly four decades into its modern democracy.—
Jack Nicas,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Torres’ portrayal of Eunice Paiva, a mother who spent decades searching for justice after the disappearance of her husband during Brazil’s military dictatorship, has resonated with audiences and critics alike.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, demonstrating a mastery of the basics is what sets you apart.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Brigette’s mastery of integrating a wide range of materials in her designs comes alive in travertine, antique brass, and bleached wood layers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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Both Wilson and Mace are expected to vie for the South Carolina governorship in 2026, though neither has launched a bid.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Feb. 2025
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State of play: The race for the governorship remains fairly open.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Brunson earns the nod here as my second East backcourt starter because of his overall efficiency and floor generalship.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the event, stronger morale, superior generalship, and Russia’s overconfidence (and consequent expectation of a rapid victory) proved of outsize importance.—
Rajan Menon,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Apr. 2023
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Many Americans and policymakers across the political spectrum view Russia's February 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine as an attack on Ukrainian sovereignty and believe Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to be reined in.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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For months, Trump and his inner circle had demurred and speculated over the start and hypothetical end of the war in Ukraine, and displayed an indifference to Kyiv’s sovereignty that signaled a jarring shift in policy was coming.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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As the superintendency reports, continued archaeological investigations will hopefully reveal more about the tomb and the surrounding necropolis, which may illuminate the social history of the ancient Neapolitan community that used it.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 July 2024
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The superintendency for the largest suburban school district in southwest Ohio became vacant in January 2023, after former superintendent Matt Miller said a board member bullied him out of his position.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
4 May 2024
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Dramatically, the buildup to this state of unchecked dominion is more taut than the fallout, largely because Grabowsky’s fine, watchful performance contributes much of the tension as Rakel’s sheer powerlessness begins to dawn on her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Urinetown, a defiantly scatological show that premiered on Broadway in 2001, is about a community in the throes of a drought where, thanks to the dominion of the Urine Good Company over the water supply, citizens must pay for the privilege of peeing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Kingship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingship. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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