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subvert

[suhb-vurt] / səbˈvɜrt /


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Critics of the bills say they subvert the rights of local communities.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Their impetus was to subvert the expectations of stories involving characters from their community.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 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




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