- present participle of overrule.
overruling
Example Sentences
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Nick, from Warrington: All this talk of overruling VAR's recommendation for Cunha's goal, but it's actually refreshing to see a referee take ownership of a decision and stand by it.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Never mind that he and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary criticized their predecessors for overruling staff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
However, on Nov. 13, the Nevada Supreme Court finally issued a 6–0 decision overruling Holthus.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025
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
“There must have been an overruling in Moscow,” Bundy said.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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