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What A Ruler Holds Crossword Clue

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noun

• controlling influence

• pitching dangerously to one side

verb

• move back and forth or sideways

• move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

• win approval or support for

• cause to move back and forth

31%8Ruler who holds supreme authority
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29%5 One who holds sway and effects government
noun

• a person who rules or commands

• measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

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New York Times11 Apr 1981 Down 10
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