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In December 2006, thousands of Ethiopian troops invaded Somalia under the cover of American drones with the aim of toppling the courts just six months after they had taken over.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Footage shows one of the pad's lightning protection towers toppling in the aftermath.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Iran was founded on opposition to dynastic monarchies after the toppling of the pro-Western shah in 1979.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

One way or another it will fall, either through toppling or imploding from within.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

He might give the impetus to the falling building, but surely it had to be toppling on its own account before it fell?

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White