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Meanings of major coup in English

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Usage of major coup in English
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His signing represents a major coup for the 2006 Heineken Cup champions.
The Irish Times
2
In what's been described as a major coup for the Royal… Audio
Radio NZ
3
It is seen in the art world as a major coup for Ireland.
The Irish Times
4
Years before their comeback and eventual American breakthrough, this was a major coup.
The Guardian
5
So his presence in the Majestic hotel was a major coup.
The Irish Times
6
They had pulled off a major coup without even trying.
Jewels
7
As such, it represents a major coup on Thompson's part.
The Guardian
8
For Gucci, the acquisition of McCartney is a major coup.
The Guardian
9
The FIPRESCI Prize for the Discovery Programme is a major coup for any independent film.
The Irish Times
10
The Facebook IPO was seen as a major coup.
Reuters
11
Hurt & Son, in a royal connection that is a major coup for the firm.
News.com.au
12
The reports, if true, would mark a major coup for President Felipe Calderon's war on drugs.
Reuters
13
Though this fact received little press attention at the time, Vodafone considered it a major coup.
Reuters
14
Launchbury's decision represents a major coup for Wasps ahead of their move to Coventry's Ricoh Arena.
The Irish Times
15
His death is a major coup for Pakistan.
Reuters
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By the time the new officeholders became experienced and canny, he would have won a major coup.
For Love Of Evil
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Ireland
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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