unseat

Example Sentences

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In early October, voter anger helped unseat an assembly incumbent in favor of an antidemolition challenger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Kim’s nuclear program thus far has proven to be a deterrent against military attacks or attempts to forcibly unseat him from power, enabling him to shift his focus to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Gen. Marissa Roy, who is looking to unseat Feldstein Soto.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He has also attempted to unseat another Fed governor, Lisa Cook, over fraud allegations.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Some young hotshot bookie tries to unseat the runner he works for.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz