overturned

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But the Monterey Park vote can only be overturned by another ballot measure, making it the most permanent data center ban in a jurisdiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Our 36 study participants are among the 3,820 people recognized by the National Registry of Exonerations as having their false convictions overturned based on actual innocence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Meta repeatedly refused to comment on the problems its users faced - though it frequently overturned bans when the BBC raised individual cases with it.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The overturned regulation outlawing states of emergency dates back to social unrest in 2019 which killed 36 people and led to the resignation of then socialist leader Evo Morales.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

It was Reg, sprawled on the asphalt, his chair overturned a few feet away.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro