overriding

Example Sentences

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It’s great because she’s not overriding another judge’s order.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

“Beijing’s overriding objective is not to accomplish anything affirmative” during the summit this week, Czin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Callais decision to take effect immediately, a rare move overriding the standard rule that its decisions do not take full effect until 32 days after an opinion is finalized.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The main issue is that the overriding requirement to ensure the battery is fully charged at the most performance-sensitive parts of the circuit is reducing the driving challenge, especially in the most demanding high-speed corners.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Reggie had learned his lesson, and he had a focused, overriding goal.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel