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[oust] / aʊst /


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His initial rationale—to oust the oppressive regime, so the Iranian people could take over—was always a pipe dream.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Green was targeted by Fairshake, a cryptocurrency-backed group, which spent approximately $6m to oust the longtime congressman, who had been a critic of the industry.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Krause, long a Paxton ally, joined the growing list of primary challengers seeking to oust the incumbent.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

But her supporters argue that only a street fighter like her could have ended Communist rule in the state and, until this week, warded off a determined BJP attempt to oust her party from power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Reiterating that police had framed him as a part of a drive to oust Communists from Chicago, Erlone demanded that the charges upon which he had been originally held be made public.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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