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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
Hadi’s exceptional attention gives cinematic identity to collective artisanal energy, to the life force of care and devotion that stands outside the agonies of politics, to the spirit that endures a regime and outlives it.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Let’s get into the maps and try to answer the question of whether this is a regime shift or an overreaction to AI cold feet.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
For a regime that will need to construct its roster through the draft to start off, Sullivan could foreseeably invest his first draft pick on one of this year’s best cornerback or safety prospects.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
The country felt unified in its grievances against the regime.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Let’s get into the maps and try to answer the question of whether this is a regime shift or an overreaction to AI cold feet.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
For a regime that will need to construct its roster through the draft to start off, Sullivan could foreseeably invest his first draft pick on one of this year’s best cornerback or safety prospects.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
The country felt unified in its grievances against the regime.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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The new document is the affidavit signed by FBI Special Agent Hugh Raymond Evans in the government's request for a search warrant.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The government has also planned a rally scheduled for Wednesday to celebrate the anniversary of the revolution that ousted a pro-West monarchy and brought Islamists to power.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Congress can add rules for federal races.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because the Biden administration did not send any diplomatic officials as a boycott over human rights concerns.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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All the while, appeals courts have yet to address whether the administration’s interpretation of the INA comports with the law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The 78-year-old British national is one of the highest-profile critics of Beijing’s changes to Hong Kong’s governance, notably a sweeping national security law imposed in 2020.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Satellite megaconstellations like SpaceX's Starlink, an increasing cadence of moon missions, a growing interest in orbital data centers and military activities are creating governance challenges that are increasingly difficult for nations, as well as private operators, to manage collectively.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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