as in deposes
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a movie studio chief who likes to boast that he can unmake any star in Hollywood if he wishes
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Note that if Bieber topples critical and commercial giants with an Album of the Year win for SWAG, Dijon also claims one.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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This bias deprives women of appropriate health care solutions.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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But psychological research does not support the idea that personal growth deprives others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … CABLE CRACKDOWN – FCC dismisses liberal hosts as agency enforces anti-bias policy.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Unmakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmakes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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