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[oh-ver-throh, oh-ver-throh] / ˌoʊ vərˈθroʊ, ˈoʊ vərˌθroʊ /


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The Plot to Overthrow Christmas Historical villains try to put a stop to the holiday in a fully staged, family-friendly version of Norman Corwin’s 1930s-era radio play.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2019

Melissa St Vil is a Haitian-American boxer in the lightweight division, who works at Overthrow Boxing Gym, teaching boxing fitness classes, and she boxes professionally.

From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2017

To cater to those who are interested in the idea of a boxing-related workout, two gyms opened in Manhattan in May: Overthrow New York and Shadowbox NYC.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2015

Like Overthrow New York, Shadowbox NYC has a ring for personal training sessions, but the classes seem to be the main draw.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2015

From the axe the flame was flashing, Flame was bursting from the oak-tree,180 As he strove to fell the oak-tree, Overthrow the tree stupendous.

From Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) The Land of the Heroes by Kirby, W. F. (William Forsell)




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