override

Example Sentences

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But the move threw the City Council into disarray and eventually led to misdemeanor charges against council members who were charged with violating the Texas Open Meetings Act in an attempt to override his action.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

For the first time, she allowed emotion to override technique.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The Scottish government said it respected the ruling but argued it did not override the upholding of protections set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

By 65% to 34%, voters defeated a measure to allow the Western Massachusetts college town to raise $11 million in new property taxes through what is called an override, according to unofficial results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But while Beetee thinks he might be able to override certain computer systems, and there’s some discussion of putting the handful of internal spies to use, no one has any really innovative thoughts.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins