vast empire

collocation in English

meaningsofvastandempire

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vast
adjective
uk
/vɑːst/us
/væst/
extremely ...
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empire
noun[C]
uk
/ˈem.paɪər/us
/ˈem.paɪr/
a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, ...
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(Definition ofvastandempirefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Was this a calculated move by those who control thisvastempireof industrial interests?
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We, who have set an example to the world in dealing with avastempire, have never understood our nearest neighbours.
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By 1958, it had grown into avastempire, with 2,672 stores and more than 100,000 employees.
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Let him now consult this lawyer, however humble, on matters of first importance to ourvastempire.
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There have been many rebels in the history of ourvastempire, many of whom, as we all know, ended up as the friendly and trusted leaders of independent nations.
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His intention was to link together the remote provinces of hisvastempirefor administrative and military reasons.
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The people created a government that established its power over avastempire.
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Vickery gradually built up avastempireby hard work and sound business acumen.
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You have heard how we have conquered avastempireand have purified the earth of the disorders that tainted it.
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Thevastempirehad no railroads, and few telegraph lines.
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And none of the others governed such avastempirefor so long.
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After a persistent seven-year siege, he was able to forcefully incorporate it into hisvastempirein 1473, but only after having starved its citizens into surrender.
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Cyrus had a general policy of religious tolerance throughout hisvastempire.
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Charles was ruling avastempireand was constantly in need of reliable family members who could govern his remote territories in his name.
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Darius was a ruler of entirely average stamp, without the striking talents and qualities which the administration of avastempirerequired during that period of crisis.
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We have created vast empires which are not always to the advantage of those in need.
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