overthrown

Example Sentences

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“I’m happy because the Ayatollah was overthrown, and for the freedom,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Many students can be heard chanting these slogans in support of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late Shah, and the Pahlavi dynasty that was overthrown in 1979.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

And they paid dearly with an overthrown line-out hacked on by Bielle-Biarrey for Gailleton to charge 50 metres downfield before Ramos finished off the counter-attack in the corner.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

It's the only nation in West Africa which hasn't experienced a military coup or seen its government overthrown.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“No, Percy. In the old days, Olympus was almost overthrown by Typhon. He is husband of Echidna—” “Met her at the Arch,” I muttered.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan