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supersede

verb as in take the place of; override

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“It has been conclusively shown that you cannot overdose by touching or accidentally breathing in fentanyl, and it does not have magical powers that supersede the laws of science or nature,” he told The Times, adding that inaccurate information could “discourage people from aiding folks who may be experiencing an overdose.”

Male rage is misdirected at the wrong individuals and groups as it is processed through conspiracism and anti-intellectualism and manipulated by malign actors who are masters at gaming the algorithm and attention economy; facts and reality generally do not supersede or override the power of perception and emotions; joy and hope and calling people names such as “weird” are not effective strategies for stopping such destructive forces.

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The bonds of nationality, community and common decency were understood to supersede partisanship.

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Smith’s star power may supersede any concerns his bosses have about him wading into controversial issues outside of sports.

They flew to Washington to try to put pressure on Congress to enact federal legislation that would expand voting rights and supersede Texas’ own law, but ultimately their efforts failed.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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