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Ruler Noun Bre ˈruːlə(R ˈruːlər Time East India
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BrE / ˈruːlə(r) / NAmE / ˈruːlər / |
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- at that time the east india company was the virtual ruler of bengal.
- he eventually became ruler over all egypt.
- the country was finally united under one ruler.
- a ruler who held power for over twenty years
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ruler(noun)BrE / ˈruːlə(r) / NAmE / ˈruːlər / - a person who rules or governs
- a straight strip of wood, plastic or metal, marked in centimetres or inches, used for measuring or for drawing straight lines
Extra Examples- At that time the East India Company was the virtual ruler of Bengal.
- He eventually became ruler over all Egypt.
- The country was finally united under one ruler.
- a ruler who held power for over twenty years
- an absolute ruler who will tolerate no opposition
- He established himself as ruler over both tribes.
- There was a successful coup against the country’s military rulers.
- Vietnam still had strong links with France, the former colonial ruler.
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