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

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

After overthrowing then-83-year-old President Alpha Condé in 2021, he promised not to seek election and to hand power to a civilian.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

“The alliance is to be sealed by a marriage, it says. In return for Dome’s help overthrowing die Usurper, my brother Viserys is to take Prince Doran’s daughter Arianne for his queen.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin