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ruling over

 

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Ruling over

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: to govern or have authority over

Example sentence:

"The king was renowned for ruling over his kingdom with wisdom and fairness."

Sense 2: to dominate or control

Example sentence:

"The dictator's regime was known for ruling over the oppressed population with an iron fist."

Sense 3: to preside or be in charge of a meeting or event

Example sentence:

"The chairman will be ruling over the board meeting next week."

Sense 4: to decide or pass judgment on a legal matter

Example sentence:

"The judge has the responsibility of ruling over the case and delivering a verdict."

Sense 5: to exercise control or influence over

Example sentence:

"The rich and powerful elites often end up ruling over the affairs of the nation."

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