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

The solution was a power hack known as “manual override mode” that gives any car less than one second behind another the ability to trigger a temporary speed boost.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

Investigations found basic safety norms were flouted - explosives stored in makeshift sheds, weak enforcement, poor compliance and a combination of competitive, community-driven pressure to override regulations, according to a study published in 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Or they can be in negative sentiment override, so that even a relatively neutral thing that a partner says gets perceived as negative.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell