overrule

Example Sentences

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Smith said he showed jurors that Moore lied when the ex-chief, who retired in 2024, testified that he hadn’t sought to overrule a disciplinary panel’s decision in Mehringer’s case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Reddit also employs admins who can overrule moderators and delete subreddits.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

A major wild card is whether the Supreme Court will overrule some portion of the tariffs, and how the administration might respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

"In recent years, the court has been reluctant to overrule presidential decisions of this magnitude," ING analysts said.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

The stewards wanted him to overrule his trainer.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand