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After independence from British colonial rule in 1957, the order of rotation among the sultans was determined by seniority, based on how long they had been ruling.

From Reuters • Oct. 26, 2023

He had been ruling by decree for more than a year after the country failed to hold legislative elections.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021

Parliamentary elections should have been held in October 2019 but disputes delayed them, meaning Mr Moïse had been ruling by decree.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2021

Parliamentary elections should have been held in October 2019 but disputes have delayed them, meaning Mr Moïse had been ruling by decree.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2021

Lorenzo the Magnificent had been ruling Florence for many years and was then at the climacteric of his fame.

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