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And during oral arguments in January, both the liberal and conservative flanks of the court expressed doubts in the government’s claim that Trump could oust Cook on the basis of an unproven allegation.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026
The decision to oust Daniel Levy - hardly a fan favourite - only to replace him with a collection of 'suits' with no footballing IQ set the ball rolling.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Bush got United Nations authorization for use of force to oust Iraq from Kuwait, and there was a broad coalition of countries that sent troops, including the U.K.,
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
A motion to oust Jeri, 39, received the backing of dozens of lawmakers on claims of influence peddling, the latest of a series of impeachment bids against him.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
I thanked the assembled nations for exerting pressure on South Africa, citing in particular Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanganyika, who spearheaded the successful drive to oust South Africa from the British Commonwealth.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.