has overthrown
- present perfect of overthrow (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the Margaret Atwood novel from 1985, takes place in the fictitious Republic of Gilead, an authoritarian regime that has overthrown the United States government.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 10, 2017
He has overthrown the cutoff man in ill-advised attempts to nail a runner at third, only to allow the hitter to advance to second.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2015
The pope, Mr. Melloni said, has overthrown what was once a predictable system.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2015
He has overthrown three deep balls today with some wobblers.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2011
But the Princess is now gradually to discover that she has "overthrown more than her enemy,"—that she has defeated yet saved herself.
From Composition-Rhetoric by Brooks, Stratton D.
