ousted

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping ousted Politburo member Ma Xingrui for alleged severe violations, the third such ouster in six months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Beijing ousted two other Politburo members, both senior generals who were Xi’s top military deputies, in October and January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They chanted: "Long live the king," referring to Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of Iran's last shah, who was ousted by the 1979 revolution.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

The demonstrations eventually saw the then leader, KP Sharma Oli, ousted - only for him to stand again as a prime ministerial candidate, expressing confidence he would be re-elected.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Soon, his own forces deserted him and he was ousted in a coup in early March.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela