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Usurped by this strange self, we try hard to believe that what we really are is unsurveyed.
Maps 2010
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Usurped the subtlety, the vulnerability of the egg and ham wedding, the pepper xenolith stood firm, yelled to the other flavors and claimed victory, zero-sum taste diplomacy.
Tabasco Revenge Michael Healy 2010
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Usurped by his brutal uncle, the callow and decidedly ill-tempered young royal burns to reclaim his rightful throne.
Gentlemen of the Road: Summary and book reviews of Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon. 2007
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Do you really think that the will of King George can be, *gasp* Usurped by an ELECTED official…
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Usurped authority can only be quashed by the force of legitimate authority.
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Usurped authority can only be quashed by the force of legitimate authority.
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Usurped authority can only be quashed by the force of legitimate authority.
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"Usurped the throne," he replied, assuming an ease and complacence he did not feel.
Graustark George Barr McCutcheon 1897
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Usurped and unauthorized governments may and do involve unjust powers.
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Usurped and unauthorized governments may and do involve unjust powers.
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