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as in to topple
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a military junta deposed the dictator after he had bankrupted the country
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as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
deposed her fan and gloves on the dressing table
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Recent Examples of depose
The internet is now flooded with deny, defend, and depose shirts and other items, some including the word UnitedHealthcare.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Sullivan also disagreed with MSG that Oakley is merely trying to depose Dolan to harass him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Currently, Paxton, who has maintained his innocence while not publicly commenting on the allegations against him, is scheduled to be deposed in Austin on Feb. 1.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The decision drew uproar from the community, leading to the appointment of special prosecutor Dan Webb — who once famously deposed President Ronald Reagan over the Iran-Contra affair.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Sullivan also disagreed with MSG that Oakley is merely trying to depose Dolan to harass him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Currently, Paxton, who has maintained his innocence while not publicly commenting on the allegations against him, is scheduled to be deposed in Austin on Feb. 1.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The decision drew uproar from the community, leading to the appointment of special prosecutor Dan Webb — who once famously deposed President Ronald Reagan over the Iran-Contra affair.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Huffman fired the starting gun last month on a series of challenges to septuagenarian committee leaders by launching an insurgent bid to topple incumbent ranking member Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.).Andrew Solender, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Photos of the week In pictures: Syrian rebels topple Assad regime 1 of 52 Check out more images, curated by CNN Photos.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Senior government officials have testified at various government hearings over the last week revealing some extraordinary details about the night of the martial law order.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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After sitting for two depositions with the agency, Musk refused to testify for a third time in 2023, kicking off a months-long legal battle.Julia Shapero, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Designed by globally renowned HKS Architects, the property will feature 211 condominiums across its two buildings, Marina Tower and Isla Tower, situated on the shore of Nichupté Lagoon.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 2,800-square-foot home was situated on nearly an acre and a half of land and featured three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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After more than a week on the top of Netflix’s Top 10 list, and likely securing itself a second season as a result, The Madness has now been dethroned by a new series that is attracting exceptional critic scores, Black Doves.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Art the Clown has dethroned Arthur Fleck as the box office’s favorite killer clown whose first name is Arthur.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
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The refusal to vacate has put the county in untested legal waters.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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In March, the FBI raided the facility, leading the agency to sack its current warden after less than three months on the job.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Williams drove the Bears into Lions territory in a bid to set up a field goal which would’ve sent the game to overtime, but the 2024 No. 1 overall pick was sacked on second-and-20 from the 35-yard line.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Engaging with posts from peers or industry figures not only demonstrates your support but also places your name on their posts, increasing reach.Justin Nassiri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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The manslaughter charged, which carried a maximum 15-year sentence, was dismissed.Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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