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The overriding question has become: Are there any legal limits on the president’s power?

The group also issued a statement on behalf of Bailey's previous owner, who said that their "first and overriding concern is Bailey, his immediate welfare and his long-term future".

From BBC

“LAPD consistently fails to get the basic point that the First Amendment forbids them from closing areas to the press unless its required for a specific and overriding concern,” Bibring said.

Once replaced in the eye socket, T. Ocellus takes over the ocular pathways to the brain, overriding the neurotransmissions throughout the body.

From Salon

"As we start to feel the benefits of our cost reduction programme, there is significant potential for improved financial performance, which will, in turn, support our overriding priority: success on the pitch," said Berrada.

From BBC

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