- present participle of overrule.
overruling
Example Sentences
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After oral arguments in the spring, the three judges issued a complex decision affirming Carter’s finding of discrimination but overruling his order invalidating UCLA’s lease for its baseball stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA vaccine and biologics division, issued the refusal, overruling FDA staff concerns about blocking a review.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Josh Lipsky of the Atlantic Council noted that even as justices were skeptical, they appeared concerned about fallout from overruling the tariffs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
Referee Davide Massa decided it was not a foul at the time and, after a check, VAR opted against overruling the official.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025
“There must have been an overruling in Moscow,” Bundy said.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
