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

“Supplements aren’t a silver bullet, and they don’t override poor lifestyle choices,” Asprey said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

To override a veto, both chambers would have to pass the measure with a two-thirds majority.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Supreme Court upheld judicial override in an earlier Florida case, which left us with no constitutional basis to block Michael Lindsey's execution.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson