overriding
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As a political reporter, I came away from Comic Con with one overriding impression: If world politics were more like the comic book world, reality would be a safer, saner and healthier place.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
The 2013 US Open champion said his "overriding emotion was disappointment at not being able to enjoy two more rounds".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
"The overriding priority is to rescue as many people as possible while urgently providing life-saving health care to the injured," said Ciro Ugarte, emergencies director for PAHO, the UN health agency's Americas regional branch.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
States and cities are rethinking zoning laws, allowing accessory dwelling units and overriding local rules near public transit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Mendel termed these overriding traits dominant, while the traits that had disappeared were termed recessive.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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