lead a coup

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To be the person in charge of a coup.

coupVERB + NOUN (violent change of government)

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Examples (10)

  • The disgraced general attempted to lead a coup against the president.
  • Historical records show that he led the bloody coup of 1978.
  • A secret military faction is plotting to lead a coup if the election results are unfavorable.
  • He was too indecisive to lead a successful coup.
  • Leading a coup requires not only military support but also a clear political vision.
  • Who will dare to lead the coup when the regime's security forces are so strong?
  • He was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to lead a coup.
  • The commander's ultimate ambition was to lead a coup and install himself as the new ruler.
  • They needed a charismatic figure to lead the coup and win public support.
  • The failed attempt to lead a coup resulted in the execution of its organizers.