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Recent Examples of sultanate
The couple, who per Tatler are first cousins, began their wedding festivities in the independent sultanate on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia on Jan. 8.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
The images correspond to known landmarks around Sohar, the first major city people enter in the sultanate after crossing the border from neighboring United Arab Emirates.
—Jon Gambrell, Star Tribune, 24 May 2021
Once a sultanate, Ilisu features quaint stone houses and thermal springs that are said to have healing properties.
—Nell Lewis, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023
In the 1950s, as Africans across the continent began agitating for independence, Zanzibar witnessed an increasingly bloody struggle for democratic rule that would put an end to a sultanate that — backed by British colonial administrators — had ruled for 100 years.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Sep. 2021
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
The images correspond to known landmarks around Sohar, the first major city people enter in the sultanate after crossing the border from neighboring United Arab Emirates.
—Jon Gambrell, Star Tribune, 24 May 2021
Once a sultanate, Ilisu features quaint stone houses and thermal springs that are said to have healing properties.
—Nell Lewis, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023
In the 1950s, as Africans across the continent began agitating for independence, Zanzibar witnessed an increasingly bloody struggle for democratic rule that would put an end to a sultanate that — backed by British colonial administrators — had ruled for 100 years.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sultanate
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The tiny principality has a radiant glow and everything there seems to sparkle.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Shop at One Monte-Carlo Monaco has a long history, but that doesn’t prevent the principality from continuing to develop and embrace the future.Lane Nieset, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony.Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, his eldest son Prince William chooses to use the revenue from the Duchy of Cornwall to pay for his public, private and charitable activities, per the duchy's FAQ.Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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An investigation for Channel 4's flagship current affairs show Dispatches and The Sunday Times has uncovered thousands of documents showing for the first time how the duchies make their money.Jack Royston, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The upcoming election is an indicator in how much longer the American republic will last.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Democrats were also disappointed that Walz didn’t seize every opportunity to attack J. D. Vance and Donald Trump as MAGA extremists threatening the republic.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 5 Oct. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The largest of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi was the first territory in the Gulf region to offer a cashback rebate in 2013.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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Head up 160 stories to the observation deck of the Burg Khalifa for incredible views across the emirate, take in some culture at the Jumeirah Mosque to get a sense of Islamic architecture, or stay indoors—hotels in Dubai are incredible feats.Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2023
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Kirk’s apparatus has gone from a conservative youth-outreach organization to an all-encompassing right-wing empire—one that has cultivated relationships with influential conservative faith groups, built a powerful media arm, and hosted rallies for Trump and other top Republicans.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stewart honed the homemaking skills upon which her empire was built at a four-acre former onion farm dubbed Turkey Hill in Westport, Connecticut.Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The malicious apps make network requests to a domain tied to the North Korean regime, letting the app download more malicious scripts that can ultimately give hackers access to a victim's computer.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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That would have traditionally been the domain of an action project from a Lionsgate, AGC or other brawnier studio.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Glimpses of past traumas and ongoing tribulations are thrown into balance the full breadth of a character striving to solidify her dominion.Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Spain’s colonial tenure ended in the twilight years of the nineteenth century with the emergence of the United States as a world power, hungry for its own offshore dominions.Jon Lee Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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“Sultanate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sultanate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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