overturned

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The decision was overturned by the county Board of Education and a judge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Our 36 study participants are among the 3,820 people recognized by the National Registry of Exonerations as having their false convictions overturned based on actual innocence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The overturned regulation outlawing states of emergency dates back to social unrest in 2019 which killed 36 people and led to the resignation of then socialist leader Evo Morales.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The spike in overturned penalties in 2020-21 was mainly caused by factual offside and positional situations rather than incorrect foul or handball decisions.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The butterflies and bees that had landed on the mirror took flight when it was overturned, but only a few of the winged creatures flew away.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull