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overthrowing

  • present participle
    of overthrow.
    overthrow
    verb (used with object)
    to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish.

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I watched a movie called “The International,” which focused on an Interpol investigation of a bank that primarily served groups intent on overthrowing existing governments.

From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026

“Just not overthrowing the ball, not throwing as hard as I can but hitting the spots and having a feel for my off-speed pitches,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026

Many of the 100 or more other soldiers who participated were unaware they were overthrowing the government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

“I thought he was overthrowing, I hadn’t seen that all spring,” Roberts said after the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

"And lastly, O my resourceful son," said the Tisroc, "you have made clear how all this might give you the barbarian woman, but not how it helps me to the overthrowing of Narnia."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis