as in deposes
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a governor who was unseated by the first successful recall in the state's history
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Congress deposes former president over Epstein ties in historic first.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Weiss took the recent Iranian protests seriously, asking staff during one morning call if the new round of protests could be the wave that topples the regime, leading to skepticism from some journalists in London.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nvidia’s sales of the computing chips powering the artificial intelligence craze surged beyond the lofty bar set by stock market analysts, a performance that may ease recent jitters about a Big Tech boom turning into a bust that topples the world’s most valuable company.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Nov. 2025
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In one of her sharpest lines, Valerie dismisses her Emmy-winning work in Paulie G’s prestige series.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The exemption dismisses the need for a full environmental review, which usually includes an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) requiring more study of possible effects on other species, examining alternative options, as well as a formal, public hearing process.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Unseats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseats. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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