Original sentence: The term now carries connotations of a cruel despot who places their own interests or the interests of a small oligarchy over the best interests of the general population of the state over which they govern
Edited sentence: See list of modern tyrants for some examples of such people.The term now carries connotations of a cruel despot who places their own intrests or the interests of a small oligarchy over the best interests of the general population of the state over which they govern