overturn
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In his post, Schmidt also held discretionary powers to overturn laws and remove elected leaders from office.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Cherki stood out in a 2-1 Champions League last-16 second-leg loss against Real Madrid on 17 March as City aimed to overturn a 3-0 deficit.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
And Jones’ first act in office was to overturn that opinion and declare that the Assembly was following a lawful process.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
The court agreed to hear his appeal and overturn the 4th Circuit, clearing his suit to proceed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
There was a broadcast of a speech by this man Fidel, who is trying to overturn their dictator over in Cuba.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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