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tyrannizes

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present tense third-person singular of tyrannize

as in oppresses

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It is governed by a brutal regime that oppresses its people and is an enemy to the United States.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
His policies have been instrumental in dismantling the criminal enterprise that oppresses the Venezuelan people.

— Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

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Since then, tradition dictates that every member of the royal family travel with a black outfit, ready to be worn in the event of a death.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026
The letter also addressed concerns that the new salary cap would blow past revenue-sharing amounts established in the House settlement, which dictates the terms of paying players.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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Often described as Russia's answer to Amazon, Wildberries dominates domestic ecommerce, delivering everything from apparel and electronics to groceries and household goods across the country's vast geography.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
This is all as its Absolute imprint dominates sales, buzz, and accolades.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026

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This department oversees and regulates restaurants across Sacramento County, conducting food inspections and issuing food permits.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
The Department of Agriculture, which regulates poultry and most red meats, has lost about ten per cent of its food-safety-and-inspection team.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 July 2026

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