Historians argue that palace coups often reshaped the succession and bureaucratic hierarchies of ancient kingdoms.

Many historians debate the motives behind the Bath coups and their impact on local governance.

During the meeting she gave several quick coups d'oeil at her notes before answering.

In recent years, several countries have experienced soft coups that eroded democratic institutions without firing a shot.

Several countries in the region experienced self-coups that concentrated power in the executive branch.

The historian's book analyzed the colonels' coups that reshaped the nation's political landscape.

The historians debated the causes and consequences of the generals' coups in the region throughout the twentieth century.

The general credited the two decisive coups de grâce with finally ending the decade-long conflict.

At the gallery opening, there were unexpected coups de foudre between visitors who had never met before.

The artist's latest exhibitions were hailed as coups de maitre that redefined modern sculpture.