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as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
the company's president has been impeached by the Securities and Exchange Commission
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
questionable methodology that should cause us to impeach the findings of this survey on obesity
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Recent Examples of impeach
Paxton was impeached in 2023 for allegations related to corruption and abuse of office.
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Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
However, Ruto’s former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024, told CNN the plan revealed double standards on the part of the US and should be resisted.
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Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
In 2023, his fellow Republicans in the state House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach him over corruption allegations.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
In the past ten years, four Presidents have been impeached by Congress, and two have resigned.
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Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
However, Ruto’s former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024, told CNN the plan revealed double standards on the part of the US and should be resisted.
—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
In 2023, his fellow Republicans in the state House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach him over corruption allegations.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
In the past ten years, four Presidents have been impeached by Congress, and two have resigned.
—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeach
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Lander, who ousted Goldman, had accused the incumbent congressman of not being critical enough of Israel.
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Are the needs of another challenging your emotional state?
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Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer came out of the net to go for the ball, as a Ecuadorian player challenged the net.
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Officials said 22 alleged members of the Folk Nation gang were indicted over numerous shootings in Brooklyn.
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He was indicted on three federal counts -- destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire -- which carry up to 45 years in prison.
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For generations, those rules have been questioned and debated but rarely tested – until now.
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Leaders at the Department of Health and Human Services applauded the FTC’s move, pointing to an HHS review that questioned WPATH standards.
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.
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Four days later, the Front Office informed the prosecuting team about the video showing Edwards being shot, and the prosecuting team requested that video from the ATF, which sent over two videos.
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The chamber has disputed that characterization, arguing the bill will drive up costs for consumers.
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The government is appealing that decision, disputing that Parias was deprived of access to counsel.
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The Los Angeles Times has won top honors in the National Press Club’s annual journalism awards contest, receiving the Nell Minow Award for Cultural Criticism and the Breaking News Award for print/online.
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Reese finished with 12 rebounds, but Thornton made her work for every touch near the basket, consistently positioning herself to contest without fouling and keeping Atlanta’s interior offense disorganized throughout the first three quarters.
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“Impeach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeach. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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