supplanter
Example Sentences
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When the men join in, the music turns violent, with denunciations of the “supplanters.”
From New York Times
The station was killed off by the proximity of Holborn, more popular because it was an interchange, and I'm pleased to see its supplanter at least has the grace to recognise its phantom existence.
From The Guardian
In making this transition from the boldness and persistence of self-confidence to the boldness of faith and humility, Jacob becomes Israel—the supplanter, being baffled by his conqueror, rises a Prince.
From Project Gutenberg
Jacob the supplanter, Jacob the changeling, Jacob the baseborn!
From Project Gutenberg
I cannot say—that you do not regard me as a supplanter.
From Project Gutenberg
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