overthrown

Example Sentences

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On 7 December, mutinying soldiers claimed to have overthrown the Benin president.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“I’m happy because the Ayatollah was overthrown, and for the freedom,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Saddam Hussein of Iraq was overthrown in 2003 by a huge US-led invasion force.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Early in the game, Darnold had overthrown receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on what looked like a certain TD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

You are strong and can still in some matters govern yourself, Denethor; yet if you had received this thing, it would have overthrown you.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien