override

Example Sentences

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“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

The new proposal would give the City Council the power to override decisions not to fire, still leaving officers the right to appeal through the courts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Second, the justices extend help to parents seeking to override their children’s wishes but deny it to parents whose choices are completely aligned with their children’s preferences.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

I read the code one more time, and then I override the command.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga