- present participle of override.
overriding
Example Sentences
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The 2013 US Open champion said his "overriding emotion was disappointment at not being able to enjoy two more rounds".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
"The overriding priority is to rescue as many people as possible while urgently providing life-saving health care to the injured," said Ciro Ugarte, emergencies director for PAHO, the UN health agency's Americas regional branch.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
It’s great because she’s not overriding another judge’s order.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
“My first goal—my overriding goal—was to become an educated person,” he said.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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