override
Example Sentences
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The secretary then filed a petition in federal court to override the commission’s decision.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
For the first time, she allowed emotion to override technique.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
What’s more, they said in legal filings, the county can’t override the solar standards established by the state.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 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
"Remote override takes priority over any onboard controls. It assumes there's been a disaster and the ship's control panels can't be trusted."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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