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usurper

[yoo-sur-per, -zur‐] / yuˈsɜr pər, -ˈzɜr‐ /




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Once Remick’s mentor, she now views him as an usurper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The Houthis say they now want "to pressure the Israeli usurper entity to reopen the crossings to the Gaza Strip and allow the entry of aid, including food and medical supplies".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

For over 400 years, Richard III has been seen as Britain’s most infamous king — a power-hungry usurper who killed his young nephews to clear the way to the throne.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024

Mehmed regarded himself not as a usurper but as the rightful successor to the Byzantines.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

It went against everything that Viserys had ever told her to think that the people could care so little whether a true king or a usurper reigned over them.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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