coup leaders

collocation in English

meaningsofcoupandconcertmaster

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coup
noun[C]
uk
/kuː/us
/kuː/
an unexpectedly ...
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concertmaster
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɒn.sətˌmɑː.stər/us
/ˈkɑːn.sɚtˌmæs.tɚ/
the most important violin player in ...
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(Definition ofcoupandconcertmasterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There are no right-wing or left-wing coup leaders or dictators, merely repressive and freedom-destroying ones.
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Initially unsuccessful, the coup leaders were jailed and held for courtmartial.
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A constitutional referendum, parliamentary and presidential elections were scheduled and the coup leaders vowed not to contest any of the elections.
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However, her father was barred from running for president due to a provision in the constitution barring coup leaders from running.
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It later noted that it would like to see elections held earlier than the one-year timetable set by the coup leaders.
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The coup leaders handed back power a few days later when the president promised to restore democratic rule.
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The coup leaders recognised that they needed a more conciliatory figure to lead the new government.
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Several important portfolios were retained by ministers associated with the coup leaders, illustrating their continued influence over the government.
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Government forces, backed by neighbouring states, clashed with the coup leaders who had quickly gained almost total control over the country's armed forces.
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The following day the coup leaders surrendered to the police.
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Despite this close and loyal association, in the aftermath of the coup he was not persecuted by the coup leaders and the post-coup governments.
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He refused and was held captive until the end of the coup and was released only because of his close friendship with one of the coup leaders.
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