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usurper

[yoo-sur-per, -zur‐] / juˈsɜr 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

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

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

That was the story we told ourselves as Chelsea went from usurper to establishment, the club that initially inspired the idea of cracking down on arriviste wealth suddenly recast as one of its foremost advocates.

From New York Times Mar. 11, 2022

"Younger, bolder, and far more comely . . ." ". . . and a thief and a usurper besides."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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