overrule

Example Sentences

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She did overrule him, though, on a flowerscape he described as “minimal ’90s, minimal Japanese, minimalist Charlie Sheen in ‘Wall Street’ vibes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The need to directly overrule the unit, they said, made it a roadblock — one that no longer exists.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Reddit also employs admins who can overrule moderators and delete subreddits.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The Chamber of Commerce said the court should overrule the 1935 decision, but carve out an exception for the Federal Reserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Howard was reluctant to break his promise to Vanderbilt, but he was not about to overrule Smith when the trainer was so certain.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand