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unseat

[uhn-seet] / ʌnˈsit /
VERB
unsaddle
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


VERB
oust
Synonyms
STRONGEST
Antonyms
WEAK
VERB
remove from office
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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While many US allies are warning that trying to unseat Iran's leadership carries huge risks for the region, many in Israel see potential benefits for their security.

From BBC

Her father, a former Los Angeles Unified schools superintendent, is among the challengers seeking to unseat Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 primary.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing’s announcement on Saturday that it was investigating Gen. Zhang Youxia, Xi’s highest-ranking military deputy, for alleged misconduct extended a seismic shake-up of the Chinese military leadership that has already unseated dozens of senior commanders.

From The Wall Street Journal

A statement added that trying to unseat the elected government was "inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards" of the military.

From BBC

Beutner, a former Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent, is the best known of the challengers seeking to unseat Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 election.

From Los Angeles Times