subvert

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These simple facts subvert conventional financial wisdom, which says the only stock exposure you need is in the broad indexes.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Even if, by some miracle, Good’s and Pretti’s killers are eventually brought to justice, their individual consequences do nothing to subvert ICE’s mandate of force wherever it appears.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026

But they also must not be misappropriated by those seeking to subvert legitimate law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Still, it is thrilling to see if they can successfully pull off their scheme and subvert a system that rewards the greediest at the expense of the neediest.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

He’s my friend, and this is my way to defy the Capitol, to subvert its terrible Games.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins