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also régime
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness
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Recent Examples of regime
Also available in over-the-counter products including serums and creams, the humectant can be added to any skincare regime.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The regime has long courted controversy, leading U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves in her October budget to confirm that it would be abolished from April 2025, and that all long-term residents would be subject to inheritance tax (IHT) on their worldwide assets, including those held in trust.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet, within mere hours of taking this oath, the president patently violated it by illegally granting the Communist Chinese regime and its agents -- who are adversaries ...
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
China has its longstanding relationship with the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The regime has long courted controversy, leading U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves in her October budget to confirm that it would be abolished from April 2025, and that all long-term residents would be subject to inheritance tax (IHT) on their worldwide assets, including those held in trust.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet, within mere hours of taking this oath, the president patently violated it by illegally granting the Communist Chinese regime and its agents -- who are adversaries ...
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
China has its longstanding relationship with the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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Much of the Biden EO is already implemented across federal agencies, but a requirement for developers of the most advanced AI models to share the results of safety testing with the government is now gone.—
Maria Curi,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Overhauling federal bureaucracy Trump has halted federal government hires, excepting the military and other parts of government that went unnamed.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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In floor remarks Saturday morning, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer ripped into the Trump administration for the move, saying that the dismissals are a possible violation of federal law.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Some researchers are also worried that the Trump administration will reduce or cut funding in areas that conflict with its political ideology.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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His family remembered him as a natural leader who was no stranger to challenging the rules.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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What a contrast between the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth!—
Geoffrey Wheatcroft,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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But the Habsburgs did begin their reign of 500 years during this time, and the Austrians were an authoritarian power that tried to dominate the rest of Europe.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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That’s a win for the planet and for your environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.—
John F. McQuillan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Multiple factions make governance challenging, and resources are depleted.—
Brandon Hoffman,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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All but four of the women completed the termination of their pregnancies without further intervention, a 97 percent completion rate that is similar to the regimen using mifepristone.—
Pam Belluck,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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From April 19 to 22, a limited group of just eight guests will check in for a highly personalized regimen of pilates, nutrition coaching, and signature treatments at the Dior Spa.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since the peaceful revolution against the Assad dictatorship in 2012, the United States found ways to advance change.—
Brandon Hoffman,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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For his part, Rubio kept a serious stance while making his case for the new role and speaking out against dictatorship regimes, but also, kept several exchanges with senators lighter at times.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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When Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, and the rest of their ragtag fugitive fleet fled the Cylon tyranny, one of their first ports of call was the pleasure planet of Carillon for a spot of R&R.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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