Sentence examples for as a virtual coup from inspiring English sources

Some Miami residents responded angrily to what they saw as a virtual coup of top city officials.

Mr. Puerta's selection was bitterly opposed by the government as a virtual coup attempt by a party that has been known for hardball politics since it was founded by Gen. Juan Domingo Perón in the 1940's.

The long suppressed CIA records made public since the 1990s certainly do not confirm Stone's depiction of the assassination as a virtual coup d'etat by the CIA and the Pentagon but they do raise new questions about the Dallas tragedy.

In 1907, by a virtual coup d'état, Prime Minister Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin restricted the franchise to reduce the representation of radical and national minority groups.

While his rivals called such efforts heroic and patriotic, his supporters complained of a virtual coup at odds with the Constitution and the will of the people.

Winning the Delhi airport project had been a virtual coup for him and he couldn't afford to fail.

Now we have a virtual coup by Friends of Vlad.

In 1525, Angus, with support from Henry VIII of England, staged a virtual coup d'état, taking custody of the young King, and becoming Chancellor.

The midfielder finished as a virtual passenger.

Offer yourself as a virtual personal assistant.

Think of it as a virtual universe.