triumvirate
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The first triumvirate of the Roman Republic, which consisted of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, was simply an alliance or partnership, not a formal institution of the government. The alliance didn't last long, however, and Caesar eventually emerged with total power. This led to his assassination, after which a second triumvirate took over, with Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus dividing the Roman world among themselves. But these triumvirs also soon turned on one another, with Octavian alone taking power; in time he would become Rome's first emperor.
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Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Davis: And Mike Elizondo, our producer, is just so important to mention here as the third in our triumvirate because another huge character was the band.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Together, with another lower gut hormone called PYY, this triumvirate is critical for coordinating your body’s response to food by regulating your appetite and blood sugar.
—Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 14 June 2024
With the triumvirate of Kylian Mbappé, Neymar and Lionel Messi leading the front line, it was hoped Pochettino would be the man to lead PSG to Champions League glory.
—Rudy Chinchilla, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Triumvirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triumvirate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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