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rule with an iron fist

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  1. rule with an iron fistverb

    To rule with absolute authority or to the detriment of the people. To rule tyrannically.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rule with an iron fist in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rule with an iron fist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of rule with an iron fist in a Sentence

  1. Razaw Salihy:

    The presence of certain factions of the Popular Mobilization Units in southern governorates, where they rule with an iron fist, has added to the grievances.

  2. Benjamin Petrini:

    The Taliban are going to have to establish themselves as legitimate, so they can't necessarily rule with an iron fist.

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