DETHRONEMENTS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

dethronements

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plural of dethronement

as in depositions

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The 49ers have had their share of suspensions this season with owner Jed York currently serving a league suspension for violating the personal conduct policy after he was arrested in a prostitution sting in Ohio.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Two students were expelled, and two received lengthy suspensions.

— Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

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The opposition says voters more likely to support its parties have been disproportionately affected by the removals, while supporters of the BJP have been spared or added to the lists.

— Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
The earlier removals included a cherry tree near the Blue Course’s 14th hole.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

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The men faced a range of disciplinary action, from reflection papers to suspensions and expulsions, The New York Times reported.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Suspensions and expulsions are associated with negative outcomes, including lower educational achievement, decreased likelihood of graduating high school and depression.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

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New York made four errors on the evening, including two overthrows that led to multiple free bases on the same play.

— Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Fields, who went 7-of-11 on the day, had a few overthrows on plays that likely were sacks.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025

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