overrides
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
He pointed to a recent landmark bill, State Senate Bill 79, which overrides local zoning laws to allow for taller, denser buildings near major transit stops.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 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
For years, scientists have believed that compulsive behaviors happen when people become trapped in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 16, 2026
“Mother, this plan is awful” “During a lockdown,” Esperanza went on, ignoring her daughter, “no ships are cleared—with one exception: El Patron’s signature overrides everything.”
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
