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Tesla was dethroned early this year by Chinese automaker BYD as the largest EV seller in the world, but for many Californians, Musk’s signature vehicles are still an obvious choice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The result lifts Saints up to second while Wigan could be dethroned from top spot if Leeds beat Bradford in their derby later on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“We’re looking at an almost 150-year-old record potentially being dethroned here,” said Bryan Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

A year ago, Marc Chandler, a veteran currency strategist now at Bannockburn Capital Markets, argued that the dollar wasn’t at risk of being dethroned during an onstage debate at a foreign exchange conference.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The story went like this: Her father had been dethroned by a mean giant.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios