overthrown

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Wales took advantage on 20 minutes, with a Gwen Crabb turnover gifting them a promising attacking platform, and while line-out ball was slightly overthrown, Tuipulotu took a clean catch and bulldozed her way through.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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

Bangladesh cricket chiefs have reopened the door for ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan's return, a star player but who was also a lawmaker in the former ruling party overthrown in a 2024 uprising.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

In 1970, Prince Sihanouk was overthrown by his top general, Lon Nol.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung