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unseat

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﹒To remove someone from a position of authority, power, or office.

﹒To dislodge or throw someone from a seat, especially from a horse or bicycle.

Examples

﹒The opposition party hopes to unseat the incumbent mayor in the upcoming election.

﹒A sudden jolt from the horse was enough to unseat the inexperienced rider.

﹒The underdog tennis player managed to unseat the reigning champion in a stunning upset.

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