overturned

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Last week, the arbitrator overturned the university’s decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision, ruling that the weedkiller Roundup needs no cancer warning, boosting Bayer’s stock nearly 18%.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Weinstein's conviction from that trial was overturned in 2024 after an appeals court found that the judge had improperly allowed testimony from women whose allegations were not part of the case being tried.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

In one case, this bloc overturned precedent that permitted lawsuits against corporations for human rights abuses.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Beside him were an overturned table and a broken pitcher.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk