override

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But the enteric nervous system, which governs gut motility through a dense network of neurons that neuroscientists sometimes call the “second brain,” is not built to sustain that kind of chronic, pharmacological override.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

The new proposal would give the City Council the power to override decisions not to fire, still leaving officers the right to appeal through the courts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Kentucky lawmakers could override the Governor’s veto with a simple majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But the apps have also become a default setting I struggled to override.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

“The first is what I call positive sentiment override, where positive emotion overrides irritability. It’s like a buffer. Their spouse will do something bad, and they’ll say, ‘Oh, he’s just in a crummy mood.’

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell