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[oust] / aʊst /


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Look at what’s been happening with Artificial, the Luca Guadagnino–directed movie about OpenAI’s failed attempt in late 2023 to oust CEO Sam Altman, played here by Andrew Garfield.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

He also faces the possible return to parliament of a rival who may seek to oust him.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Krause, long a Paxton ally, joined the growing list of primary challengers seeking to oust the incumbent.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

When Guardiola took the City job, one of his first decisions was to oust fan favourite Joe Hart and instead play Claudio Bravo, then Ederson.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I thanked the assembled nations for exerting pressure on South Africa, citing in particular Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanganyika, who spearheaded the successful drive to oust South Africa from the British Commonwealth.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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