subversion

Example Sentences

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It’s an argument that Superman’s golly gee spirit is his greatest asset, no subversion necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

In 2019, pastor Wang Yi was sentenced to nine years in prison for incitement of subversion of state power and illegal business operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Condon, who had stayed largely apolitical during the 1930s, was outspoken in his belief in civilian control over nuclear power; even this belief was treated like a prelude to subversion.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025

Alternatively, voters might use pop vocal album as a way to recognize Carpenter, whose deep belief in — and sly subversion of — the genre’s fundamentals has made her one of music’s biggest new stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

My father said, “That’s subversion and we don’t permit subversion here.”

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier