overthrown

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Many students can be heard chanting these slogans in support of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late Shah, and the Pahlavi dynasty that was overthrown in 1979.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

It's the only nation in West Africa which hasn't experienced a military coup or seen its government overthrown.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

“All celebrated when the old emperor was overthrown, but now we tremble. For the new emperor is brutal and fierce. They call him the Tiger Emperor.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin