as in deposed
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
Edward VIII effectively uncrowned himself when he insisted upon marrying an American divorcée
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026 -
As part of the ongoing civil court case, Andreatta, a Lincoln council member, was deposed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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The result dethroned Europe’s uncontested supremacy over great wine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Both reigning champions from last year were dethroned in the competition, which drew more than 500 ticket holders.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Uncrowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrowned. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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