Definition of upheave
: to move upward especially with power
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Examples of upheave in a Sentence
exactly how the builders of the pyramids at Giza upheaved such massive blocks of stone remains a mystery
Recent Examples of upheave from the Web
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Three years on, The Players’ Tribune has become a regular source of breaking news: Kevin Durant announced his league-upheaving move to Golden State in July 2016 with an essayistic memo, which then become a recurring format.
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However, after finishes of third and second in the past two seasons, Kamara believes Pochettino sees no reason to upheave his squad, despite critics arguing the Lilywhites could fall behind their rivals.
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First Known Use of upheave
13th century
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