overturned

Example Sentences

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When catchers challenge on behalf of their pitchers, which they have done more than 1,100 times, they’ve gotten the call overturned 60% of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“I have tried over 100 jury trials and have lost only four,” she said, adding that one loss was later overturned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

On the penalty which was later overturned, Match of the day pundit Nedum Onuoha said he "can understand" why VAR would have wanted the referee to take another look.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It overturned his acquittal by a lower court of abuse of power for ordering his defence of the martial law declaration to be distributed to foreign media.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The gas station’s back lot was only four parking spaces wide, and one of them was taken up by an overturned Dumpster.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken