sole ruler

collocation in English

meaningsofsoleandruler

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sole
adjective[before noun]
uk
/səʊl/us
/soʊl/
being one ...
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ruler
noun[C]
uk
/ˈruː.lər/us
/ˈruː.lɚ/
the leader of ...
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(Definition ofsoleandrulerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsole ruler

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He was co-ruler with his father until 1348 andsoleruleruntil 1372.
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He had little influence and power until he becamesoleruleron his father's death.
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He was co-ruling by 1082 andsolerulerby 1113.
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How much of her reign was as coregent and how much assoleruler, is a matter of debate and speculation.
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His father died in 933 or 934, and he subsequently becamesoleruler.
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He was never thesolerulerof the country.
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He constantly tries to convince the world that it should accept him as itssoleruler, but is frustrated by his lack of success.
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However, he died in 1857 without gaining the capital, leaving his rival as thesoleruler.
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In 1047, her husband became thesoleruler.
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William becamesolerulerupon her death in 1694.
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They perceive themselves to be the sole rulers of the desert.
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