coup
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Putin has reportedly told close associates that he fears a coup or even assassination.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
The staging is a marvel of special effects, but the most spectacular coup is the injection of emotionally resonant meaning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
A statement by military leader Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup, said he had "commuted her remaining sentence to be served at the designated residence".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
King Charles III’s visit to the U.S. achieved a diplomatic coup, uniting U.S. politicians and business leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
There’d been nothing in the newspapers about a coup in Thailand; this was a genuine scoop.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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