subverted
Example Sentences
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It means that when “the same hands” control more than one branch of government, the fundamental principles of a free Constitution are subverted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
"More concerningly the flag of a different home nation is being subverted and used to express a particular position, across the UK, not just in Wales," she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
It’ll be interesting to see how that affects how people see both Ellie and Abby moving forward and how our ideas around heroes and villains can be subverted through their trauma and rage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2025
Washington, having spurned a crown himself, recognized the siren song that could bewitch even ostensibly democratic leaders, particularly in polities where checks on power are easily subverted.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2025
They'd lied to us and subverted the judicial process.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
