have usurped
- present perfect of usurp.
Example Sentences
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It’s based largely on Australia’s version, and is motivated by the fact that the tech giants have usurped the digital ad revenue that would otherwise flow to journalistic outlets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
But those invested in the health of downtown Washington remain cautious and focused on finding innovative ways forward, especially as other parts of the city have usurped some of its old desirability.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 8, 2021
And Pat would have usurped their time in football if he hadn’t gotten hurt at the beginning of the season.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2019
In short, giant platforms such as Facebook and Google have usurped individual media outlets as the places where most people find content online.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2017
Over both he puzzled in vain; for the moose, bulls and cows alike, had no wish to try the qualities of the great white stranger who seemed to have usurped the lordship of the lake.
From The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life by Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir
