override
Example Sentences
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In “Le Morte d’Arthur,” Thomas Malory brings an ancient world to life with the story of what happens when blind emotion overrides thought and vengeance becomes the ruin of the avenger.
Lula says he intends to veto the law, but Parliament will have the final say, as it has the right to override a presidential veto.
From Barron's
"With all due respect to the Congress, when it reaches my desk, I will veto it," Lula told journalists last week, while acknowledging his veto could be overridden by the largely conservative Congress.
From BBC
I can override this if needed, but I appreciate the car’s effort to keep both me and the vehicle safe.
“And when that is the case, love and fear override logic and boundaries.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
