overriding

Example Sentences

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But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Draper's absence from the tour is the overriding reason why he has lost the British top spot, but Norrie has had an excellent run after falling outside the top 90 in April.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The 2026 forecast is the overriding focus point, and although the market expected a decline in revenue and earnings this year due to headwinds, the forecast is weaker than expected, Hansen says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Still, the overriding consensus was that the virus would be contained and have little or no effect on the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

Reggie had learned his lesson, and he had a focused, overriding goal.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel