override

Example Sentences

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As a result, critical decisions about where food goes and who can access it are made by systems that people may not be able to question or override.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

But the enteric nervous system, which governs gut motility through a dense network of neurons that neuroscientists sometimes call the “second brain,” is not built to sustain that kind of chronic, pharmacological override.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Under a new proposal being evaluated by officials, the City Council could have the power to override decisions not to fire by the disciplinary panels.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

GLP-1s override some of the satiety hormones, so people get full more quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Nailer slapped frantically at the release lever and hit the engagement override button.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi