oust
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His initial rationale—to oust the oppressive regime, so the Iranian people could take over—was always a pipe dream.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Krause, long a Paxton ally, joined the growing list of primary challengers seeking to oust the incumbent.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
His first opportunity to lead Plaid Cymru came in 2018, amid rumours of attempts to oust the then leader, Leanne Wood.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
But her supporters argue that only a street fighter like her could have ended Communist rule in the state and, until this week, warded off a determined BJP attempt to oust her party from power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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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