topple
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Kem Sokha, who was convicted of trying to topple the former long-ruling leader's government and sentenced to 27 years, "is pardoned", Hun Sen posted on social media alongside a royal decree signed by him.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In 1989, a much larger operation - Operation Just Cause - saw thousands of US troops invade Panama to topple and detain the country's then-leader, Manuel Noriega.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
It’s currently in the Arabian Sea, but he seems to think it could make “ a little excursion” to topple the government and take it over.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
In the western African country of Mali, an al Qaeda affiliate and its allies are threatening to topple the ruling military junta.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
A centipede does not topple in a storm.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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