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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

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

From Salon • May 23, 2026

His first opportunity to lead Plaid Cymru came in 2018, amid rumours of attempts to oust the then leader, Leanne Wood.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

For those who don’t remember or never knew what happened, he was the 14-year-old freshman who exposed on a social media post an attempt to oust veteran head coach Gary Parcell.

From Los Angeles Times • 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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