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    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Governed or controlled by a specified person or group.
    The country was ruled by a dictator.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Influenced or determined by a particular factor or principle.
    His decisions are often ruled by emotion rather than logic.

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    Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

    11:49Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
    • For the next century, Catholic majority Ireland was ruled by a Protestant minority,

      For the next century, Catholic majority Ireland was ruled by a Protestant minority,

    • For the next century, Catholic majority Ireland was ruled by a Protestant minority,

      For the next century, Catholic majority Ireland was ruled by a Protestant minority,

    B1

    Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV? | BBC News

    11:32Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV? | BBC News
    • You know, I'm studying a bit of history, and I remember when Jack Kennedy ran for president, and some folks were afraid that somehow as a Catholic America would be ruled by Rome.

      You know, I'm studying a bit of history, and I remember when Jack Kennedy ran for president, and some folks were afraid that somehow as a Catholic America would be ruled by Rome.

    • and some folks were afraid that somehow, as a Catholic, America would be ruled by Rome.

      and some folks were afraid that somehow, as a Catholic, America would be ruled by Rome.

    B1

    Why is Iran’s economy struggling? | BBC News

    18:10Why is Iran’s economy struggling? | BBC News
    • A regime that is ruled by ideology, by Islamists in its capital, it does not pursue expertise to provide enough knowledge, technology for its own domestic production.

      A regime that is ruled by ideology, by Islamists in its capital, it does not pursue expertise to provide enough knowledge, technology for its own domestic production.

    • A regime that is ruled by ideology, by Islamists in its capital, it does not pursue expertise to provide enough knowledge, technology for its own domestic production.

      A regime that is ruled by ideology, by Islamists in its capital, it does not pursue expertise to provide enough knowledge, technology for its own domestic production.

    B1

    Nagoya's Highlights | Overnight Trip Itinerary | japan-guide.com

    08:45Nagoya's Highlights | Overnight Trip Itinerary | japan-guide.com
    • The most iconic site in Nagoya City, Nagoya Castle, dates back over 400 years to when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogun.

      The most iconic site in Nagoya City, Nagoya Castle, dates back over 400 years to when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogun.

    • The most iconic site in Nagoya City, Nagoya Castle dates back over 400 years to when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shogun.

      The most iconic site in Nagoya City, Nagoya Castle dates back over 400 years to when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shogun.

    B1

    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • but instead the country was split in two, with Germany occupying the northern half and the south being ruled by the Vichy French government, who were essentially German puppets.

      but instead the country was split in two, with Germany occupying the northern half and the south being ruled by the Vichy French government, who were essentially German puppets.

    • With Germany occupying the northern half and the South being ruled by the Vichy French government who were essentially German puppets

      With Germany occupying the northern half and the South being ruled by the Vichy French government who were essentially German puppets

    B1

    POV: You Stop Letting Emotions Control You

    09:40POV: You Stop Letting Emotions Control You
    • Imagine three parts of your mind: the emotional mind ruled by feelings, the rational mind focused only on logic, and

      Imagine three parts of your mind: the emotional mind ruled by feelings, the rational mind focused only on logic, and

    • The emotional mind, ruled by feelings.

      The emotional mind, ruled by feelings.

    B1

    ​​Why are American TikTok ‘refugees’ migrating to China’s RedNote ahead of possible US ban?

    11:02​​Why are American TikTok ‘refugees’ migrating to China’s RedNote ahead of possible US ban?
    • We have to keep in mind that TikTok US was ruled by US laws, while Red Note is subject to China's internet censorship.

      We have to keep in mind that TikTok US was ruled by US laws, while Red Note is subject to China's internet censorship.

    • We have to keep in mind that TikTok U.S. was ruled by U.S.

      We have to keep in mind that TikTok U.S. was ruled by U.S.

    B1

    Let's Read Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil CC ASMR First Article

    58:31Let's Read Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil CC ASMR First Article
    • namely that it runs a "necessary" and "calculable" course—but not because it is ruled by laws but because laws are absolutley lacking,

      namely that it runs a "necessary" and "calculable" course—but not because it is ruled by laws but because laws are absolutley lacking,

    • But not because it is ruled by laws, but because laws are absolutely lacking.

      But not because it is ruled by laws, but because laws are absolutely lacking.

    B2

    How feng shui shaped Hong Kong's skyline

    05:17How feng shui shaped Hong Kong's skyline
    • But Hong Kong at that time was ruled by the British.

      But Hong Kong at that time was ruled by the British.

    • fell victim to that, but Hong Kong at that time was ruled by the British. It

      fell victim to that, but Hong Kong at that time was ruled by the British. It

    B1

    The Fall of The Simpsons: How it Happened

    31:08The Fall of The Simpsons: How it Happened
    • Sitcoms of the late '80s and early '90s were ruled by the laughter track, which had been a staple of American sitcoms since the 1950s, originally provided by a live studio audience,

      Sitcoms of the late '80s and early '90s were ruled by the laughter track, which had been a staple of American sitcoms since the 1950s, originally provided by a live studio audience,

    • Sitcoms of the late '80s and early '90s were ruled by the laughter track, which had been a staple of American sitcoms since the 1950s, originally provided by a live studio audience,

      Sitcoms of the late '80s and early '90s were ruled by the laughter track, which had been a staple of American sitcoms since the 1950s, originally provided by a live studio audience,

    B1