topple

Example Sentences

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When foreign airstrikes have helped topple autocratic regimes in the region, they were supplemented with U.S. troops on the ground, as in Iraq or Afghanistan, or coordinated with local armed militias, as in Libya.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

After claiming a photo-finish victory at Kempton Park on Boxing Day to topple 2024 King George winner Banbridge and 9-4 joint-favourite Gaelic Warrior, Redknapp said: "We've come into the Champions League today."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The heat is expected to topple several daily temperature records across the region with some locations potentially breaking the all-time record for the month of March, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

It’s going to be a difficult task for Cleveland to topple heavily favored Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

With Vivi, I feel forever doomed to be the little sister, foolish and about to topple over onto my face.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black