override

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In combination with the 'boost', which allows the driver to override the car's programmed systems to have maximum electrical energy on demand, this has led to what has been referred to as "yo-yo racing".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Indeed, Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution says that states through their legislatures set the rules for congressional elections, subject to congressional override.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“Supplements aren’t a silver bullet, and they don’t override poor lifestyle choices,” Asprey said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

This brings us to our fourth and final problem: Does God override the laws of nature?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton