overturn
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On Friday, his lawyers filed a new appeal, asking the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction in order to "rectify a miscarriage of justice."
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
The court will re-examine the case, typically with a panel of three arbitrators who go over the evidence and can either uphold, overturn, or modify the ban given out by the FA.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Jordan Jr., Mizell’s godson, won an appeal last year to overturn his conviction, with a judge finding that the prosecutors’ case against him didn’t add up.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
And Jones’ first act in office was to overturn that opinion and declare that the Assembly was following a lawful process.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
William and Mauborgne tried to get the Army Board to overturn the decision, but it was too late.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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