override

Example Sentences

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"Some people get that with babies as well. Your brain just sort of switches into a different mode and it overrides the tics."

From BBC

But Jones stressed: "The overriding irony is that this is the reason why we made the film in the first place."

From BBC

Deputy Welsh Language Commissioner Osian Llywelyn said the condition would be lawful, but stressed language cannot override statutory requirements like prioritising homeless applicants.

From BBC

Senior administration figures halted the rollout of the sanctions package, overriding the objections of some Treasury and State Department officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others wonder if a CEO may do more harm than good by effectively overriding the usual customer-service channels and protocols.

From MarketWatch