override

Example Sentences

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The ruling found that the federal government had not shown it could override state and local decisions about how to use their own resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Some Australian farmers managed to override the systems, but many disruptions remained.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

In combination with the 'boost', which allows the driver to override the car's programmed systems to have maximum electrical energy on demand, this has led to what has been referred to as "yo-yo racing".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Indeed, Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution says that states through their legislatures set the rules for congressional elections, subject to congressional override.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

He doesn’t reach for it and override my objections with bravado.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman