Example Sentences

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The supreme leader, for instance, is 83 and has been ruling since 1989.

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2022

The audio released late Thursday night depicts a very different McCarthy than the one who has been ruling over House Republicans in the last year and a half.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2022

Ortega has been ruling without interruption since 2007, after first coming to power following the ouster of dictator Anastasio Somoza in 1979.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021

The parliament was dissolved earlier this year and he has been ruling by decree.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2015

At last: "I am alluding to His Majesty King William III—William of Orange—who, with Queen Mary, has been ruling England for two months and more."

From Captain Blood by Sabatini, Rafael