| 1 | He usurped power by contemptible measures. | |
| 2 | In the former Soviet Union, corruption scandals can spark usurpation. | |
| 3 | The Emperor Yao Chang back in Qin Dynasty murdered the king and usurped the throne. | |
| 4 | Surely this usurpation is more worrisome than a few federal stimulus programs. | |
| 5 | Sunspear stayed loyal to my father when the Usurper stole his throne. |