overturned

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New research has now overturned that assumption, revealing that the artifacts are actually medieval and provide rare insight into the movement of weapons, trade, and military activity across the Mediterranean during the Late Middle Ages.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

If approved, Measure NDC would prohibit data centers within the city limits and could only be overturned by another vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Last season a record four red cards were overturned on appeal after a player had been wrongly sent off.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Our 36 study participants are among the 3,820 people recognized by the National Registry of Exonerations as having their false convictions overturned based on actual innocence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

They threw open the bedding, overturned the mattress, scoured the tiny room.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers