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Recent Examples of impeachment
He was acquitted of all impeachment articles in his trial.
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Jack Fink, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Before Bondi was ousted from the Justice Department, multiple impeachment measures introduced by Democratic members of Congress accused her of failing Epstein's victims.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Paxton was acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment by the Texas state Senate.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The two-term attorney general was acquitted on corruption charges in a 2023 impeachment trial, where allegations of extramarital affairs surfaced.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Before being elected to represent part of Denton County in 2024, Little’s claim to political fame was as Paxton’s defense attorney in the impeachment trial.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
The stories behind such turnover are striking, involving corruption allegations, prolonged power struggles, and a slew of impeachment attempts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Paxton was acquitted on all 20 articles of impeachment, which has emboldened him and fueled his supporters.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Jack Fink, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Before Bondi was ousted from the Justice Department, multiple impeachment measures introduced by Democratic members of Congress accused her of failing Epstein's victims.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Paxton was acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment by the Texas state Senate.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The two-term attorney general was acquitted on corruption charges in a 2023 impeachment trial, where allegations of extramarital affairs surfaced.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Before being elected to represent part of Denton County in 2024, Little’s claim to political fame was as Paxton’s defense attorney in the impeachment trial.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
The stories behind such turnover are striking, involving corruption allegations, prolonged power struggles, and a slew of impeachment attempts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Paxton was acquitted on all 20 articles of impeachment, which has emboldened him and fueled his supporters.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeachment
Noun
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He was originally ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing following his arraignment at Springfield District Court.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Sencion pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday and posted the $5,000 bail a Queens Criminal Court judge set for him.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The incursion was the latest in a litany of drone incidents — from both Russia and Ukraine — to afflict NATO member states and leave the 32-member trans-Atlantic organization on edge, drawing strong condemnation from Romania’s allies.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The dismissive language triggered outrage from the public, condemnation from unions, and questions from regulators about the extent of potential job cuts.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Several Democrats joined with Republicans for the censure vote.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Coggins said the official party complaint seemed to be the strongest venue available to condemn Polis’ actions, especially since a special legislative session — with the goal of a censure by the General Assembly — seemed out of reach.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Over 200 students signed a petition demanding that Georgetown disinvite Schapiro because of his support of Israel and his denunciation of allegedly antisemitic protesters and professors on our campuses.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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His stance isn’t a formal denunciation, however.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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“Impeachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeachment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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