unseat

Example Sentences

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City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who applauded the mayor at her emergency declaration event, is now looking to unseat her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He has also attempted to unseat another Fed governor, Lisa Cook, over fraud allegations.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Does he hope the people rise up and unseat the new leader?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Nepal's Election Commission confirmed on Saturday that Shah, 35, received 68,348 votes compared to Oli's 18,734 to unseat the former leader in his parliamentary constituency.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Then again, Poseidon has tried to unseat Zeus before. I believe that was question thirty-eight on your final exam. . . .”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan