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override

[oh-ver-rahyd, oh-ver-rahyd] / ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd, ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd /


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Some Australian farmers managed to override the systems, but many disruptions remained.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

In combination with the 'boost', which allows the driver to override the car's programmed systems to have maximum electrical energy on demand, this has led to what has been referred to as "yo-yo racing".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Indeed, Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution says that states through their legislatures set the rules for congressional elections, subject to congressional override.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The act of striving for more, like some frenzied truffle hound, is usually an attempt to override fear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

This brings us to our fourth and final problem: Does God override the laws of nature?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton