overturned

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The boy was removed from the mother's care in March and was placed with his adoptive father, before Gateshead Council sought to have the adoption overturned.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

When catchers challenge on behalf of their pitchers, which they have done more than 1,100 times, they’ve gotten the call overturned 60% of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“I have tried over 100 jury trials and have lost only four,” she said, adding that one loss was later overturned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

On the penalty which was later overturned, Match of the day pundit Nedum Onuoha said he "can understand" why VAR would have wanted the referee to take another look.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The adventure all began with a glass of milk being overturned by an elbow and Jack and Sarah being turned out from the house for the morning in punishment.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish