overthrowing

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I watched a movie called “The International,” which focused on an Interpol investigation of a bank that primarily served groups intent on overthrowing existing governments.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Just not overthrowing the ball, not throwing as hard as I can but hitting the spots and having a feel for my off-speed pitches,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“I thought he was overthrowing, I hadn’t seen that all spring,” Roberts said after the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Like all revolutionaries bent upon overthrowing an established regime, they needed to establish superiority as swiftly and overwhelmingly as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

We could embarrass them, but overthrowing them as a result of the Defiance Campaign was impossible.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela