attempted coup

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Refers to an effort to carry out a coup, which did not succeed.

coupADJECTIVE + NOUN (violent change of government)

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Examples (10)

  • The leaders of the attempted coup were swiftly arrested.
  • Details are still emerging about the attempted coup against the government.
  • History books describe the attempted coup of 1981 as a pivotal moment for the nation.
  • After the attempted coup, the president declared a state of emergency.
  • Analysts fear that another attempted coup could destabilize the entire region.
  • He was implicated in the planning of the attempted coup and forced to flee the country.
  • The international community immediately condemned the violent attempted coup.
  • What were the underlying causes of the recent attempted coup?
  • Although the attempted coup was quickly suppressed, it revealed deep divisions within the military.
  • The government's response to the attempted coup has been swift and decisive.