- past participle of overthrow.
overthrown
Example Sentences
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Wales took advantage on 20 minutes, with a Gwen Crabb turnover gifting them a promising attacking platform, and while line-out ball was slightly overthrown, Tuipulotu took a clean catch and bulldozed her way through.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“I’m happy because the Ayatollah was overthrown, and for the freedom,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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
Early in the game, Darnold had overthrown receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on what looked like a certain TD.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
If the right type of propaganda was directed at the German people, he believed the Nazi regime could be overthrown.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple