override

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The Rwandans knew the U.S. had an overriding interest in checking Islamic State’s advance in the southern African country, and only Rwanda has proven willing and able to take on the job, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“Geopolitics once again overrides the macro calendar in terms of market sensitivity,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mayor has said he will veto the bill, meaning that the council will need to find four additional votes to override it.

From The Wall Street Journal