unseat
verb (used with object)
to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
will unseat
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future tenseof unseat.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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DiCamillo’s novel, about a young girl hunted by a medieval king because of a prophecy that she will unseat him, eloquently champions the power to love and be loved.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
The new “Spider-Man” will unseat Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” which has collected $140 million domestically so far and has led grosses in the U.S. and Canada for three weeks straight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2018
Ms Finkenauer, 29, won a close race in Iowa's first district and will unseat Republican Rod Blum.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2018
Political observers doubt Mr. Plaster will unseat Mr. Sarbanes, whose father, Paul, was a longtime U.S. senator from Maryland.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 30, 2015
Should Mickelson finish first or second in Scotland, he will unseat Woods from the top ranking he's held since June 2005.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2010
