override
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But the move threw the City Council into disarray and eventually led to misdemeanor charges against council members who were charged with violating the Texas Open Meetings Act in an attempt to override his action.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
For the first time, she allowed emotion to override technique.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
That provision could override the wealth tax; if California voters approve competing ballot measures on the same subject, the one with more “yes” votes takes effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Downing Street has said the decision to override the advice on Mandelson was taken by Foreign Office officials, with neither the prime minister or foreign secretary made aware at the time.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Aragorn dismounted and surveyed the ground, then leaping back into the saddle, he rode away for some distance eastward, keeping to one side and taking care not to override the footprints.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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