overriding

Example Sentences

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The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

After 120 minutes and a penalty shootout, the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dream came to a crushing end in Prague with "pain" the overriding emotion for manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Each time she persisted, overriding my commands, I scolded her for fighting me, and each time I would find later that she was right.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen