override
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"I thank the deputies and senators for this very special birthday present," Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator, posted on X regarding the veto override that coincided with his 45th birthday.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
What’s more, they said in legal filings, the county can’t override the solar standards established by the state.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
Downing Street has said the decision to override the advice on Mandelson was taken by Foreign Office officials, with neither the prime minister or foreign secretary made aware at the time.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
By 65% to 34%, voters defeated a measure to allow the Western Massachusetts college town to raise $11 million in new property taxes through what is called an override, according to unofficial results.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“Oh, hey, wanna see something megacool? I rigged the compound’s override system to respond only to PowerPoint.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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