as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work winning that big contract was a real coup
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Recent Examples of coup Ramagem, a former lawmaker, was sentenced in Brazil in September to 16 years in prison for his role in the coup attempt by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in 2023. —
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 As with the first season, this one’s a casting coup with the four leads likely to land Emmy nominations (in particular Spaney and Melton, two of the best young actors working today). —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 What began as a power struggle between the army and the powerful paramilitary force — former allies in a coup that removed a civilian government — has spiraled into a devastating war. —Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s spy chief, who is accused of having plotted a coup attempt to keep his boss in power. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coup
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 As with the first season, this one’s a casting coup with the four leads likely to land Emmy nominations (in particular Spaney and Melton, two of the best young actors working today). —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 What began as a power struggle between the army and the powerful paramilitary force — former allies in a coup that removed a civilian government — has spiraled into a devastating war. —Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s spy chief, who is accused of having plotted a coup attempt to keep his boss in power. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coup
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Though her political aspirations didn’t ultimately pan out, Ortega went on to find success in the entertainment industry by landing roles as early as 12, appearing on Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle.— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Continenza said success to him will mean continuing to improve finances and ensuring Kodak has a solid succession plan in place to continue its growth.— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
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At a ceremony honoring his storied career, Murphy emphasized that his true legacy is his children, not his professional accomplishments in comedy and film.— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Her distraught sister, Jennifer Metayer Smith, gave a moving eulogy on Metayer's accomplishments.— Joan Murray, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Gigi Hadid speaks onstage during the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony, which honors outstanding achievements in the sciences, in Santa Monica, California, on April 18.— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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But the novel’s achievement is that we are forced to experience this insight almost bodily.— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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