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
Yet the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission insists that it has jurisdiction over prediction markets, which overrides state laws that prohibit or regulate gambling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
As this is a contract between two people, it generally overrides a will.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
My eagerness to escape into the woods, if only for two hours, overrides my current concerns.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
