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“However, if those time limits are not being respected or folks are usurping time, then I'm prepared to do that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2019

Around the country, state governments are usurping the power of locals.

From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2015

At a time when late-night satirists are usurping primetime news presenters, it also shows the dangers of ridiculing yourself.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2015

Some critics charge that the bishops are usurping the proper role of the laity.

From Time Magazine Archive

Consider that you are usurping what is peculiarly the King's prerogative.

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron