overrides
Example Sentences
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But according to the research of professor Richard Hasen, the rate of congressional overrides has steadily decreased over the years as Congress becomes slower and less productive with each passing term.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
Breast cancer isn’t just a ‘pink’ disease; for men with a family history or genetic predisposition, a mammogram can be a lifesaving tool that overrides social stigma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
“Geopolitics once again overrides the macro calendar in terms of market sensitivity,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
The Student Group Claim argues this basic principle of consumer law overrides any clauses in university contracts which seek to absolve the institution from responsibility for disruption.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“Well, in a sense. However, the mission I am on overrides all personal debts and loyalties.”
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
