dethrone
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Now, he'll be trying to dethrone 73-year-old Collins in the election.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
But, by the numbers, the Spurs have already distinguished themselves as the likeliest team to dethrone the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
And then he bounced back emphatically to dethrone Alcaraz as Wimbledon champion, ending a five-match losing streak against his main rival in the process.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
The Trail Blazers weigh matters and decide heavier version of former all-star can help in their bid to dethrone the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025
We were better equipped than many founders of dynasties had been when they walked north to dethrone an emperor; they had been peasants like us.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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