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as in toppling
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as in overrunning
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From Iraq to Afghanistan, toppling governments proved far easier than building lasting peace.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
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Their opposition to the attacks comes despite financial support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has come out strongly in favor of toppling the Iranian regime.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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His issues overrunning plays feel like ages ago.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Russian forces seized the nuclear plant and its surrounding area in the early days of Moscow’s full-scale invasion, overrunning the plant in February 2022 and holding staff hostage.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Dec. 2025
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Try inverting the plant pot over your hand and gently shaking the African violet out.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cash cajoled Leon Bailey into positions ahead of him, either shuffling backwards to mark Newcastle’s left-winger or shifting inside to track Lewis Hall, who was inverting from left back.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The chocolate is not overpowering either.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Minimal rhinestones add a delicate, luxe touch without overpowering the look–perfect for those who want understated glamour that feels clean-lined and graceful.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The court ruled that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, upending a temporary restraining order put in place by a Tazewell County judge last month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Brandon Rottinghaus, a University of Houston political science professor, noted Crockett announced her Senate bid on filing day, upending the Democratic landscape.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The arena, which would host sports, concerts and other events, is is expected to cost around $242 million to build, though the entire renovation, which includes demolishing the 58-year-old Millet Hall and installing parking near Cook Field, could cost up to $281 million.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Other possibilities involve demolishing the structure for street-level transit or repurposing it as a pedestrian and bicycle trail.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Feb. 2026
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The white truck struck the motorcycle and continued into an irrigation canal, overturning.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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But David Oppenheimer, a UC Berkeley law professor and director of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, said overturning affirmative action would create more inequality and less opportunity in the workplace.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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That would have involved razing homes in Black neighborhoods.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Heavy equipment has been razing the multi-level concrete parking garage at 99 Founders Plaza for the past several weeks, and then will tear down the 150,000-square-foot former Bank of America offices.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Overthrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overthrowing. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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