How to use "usurp" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "usurp" in popular movie and book plots

  • This is part of Baran's plan to usurp Jelerak's power, the disruption being one of the things preventing outsiders reaching the castle.  - The Changing Land
  • With Zachariah's help, she escapes the prison and plans to usurp the captain's title.  - The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
  • The Harijans don't want to join the co-operative as they feel that the higher caste Panch and his cronies will usurp the society as well.  - Manthan
  • Time stops as Lucifer arrives to collect his soul and Constantine tells him about Mammon’s plan to usurp him.  - Constantine (film)
  • A vengeful Ferrill makes an army of her own to usurp Kagan.  - BloodRayne 2
  • That in other words, that they are essentially a superior form of human being, and destined to usurp the authority of their makers.  - . . . That Thou Art Mindful of Him
  • "Humans had set those machines to usurp our sense of beauty, our necessary selfdom out of which we make living judgments.  - Dune (franchise)
  • As Nepenthe continues reading, the ruler of Seale prepares to usurp the throne from Tessera, whom he views as weak.  - Alphabet of Thorn
  • Renly has married the daughter of the greedy and arrogant Lord Mace Tyrell, who is therefore supporting his attempt to usurp the throne.  - A Clash of Kings
  • As the Sultan's ego grows, Kane sees an opportunity to usurp him in power.  - The Great White Hype
  • When the knights of the Round Table leave to search for the Holy Grail, Mordred attempts to usurp the throne.  - The Mists of Avalon
  • After learning of Michael's wealth and disappearance, Nick plotted to present herself as her cousin to usurp his wealth.  - Peril at End House
  • Jack's obsession with Christmas leads him to usurp the role of "Sandy Claws".  - The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • Saddam immediately tries to usurp Satan's authority, demanding homage and announcing his intent to rule the world himself.  - South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
  • He tells Lestat that he is no longer angry with him, although he does usurp Lestat's position of leadership, despite the latters' protests.  - The Tale of the Body Thief
  • The Nietzscheans were displeased with the peace agreement and secretly attempted to usurp control of the Commonwealth.  - Andromeda (TV series)

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