overrides
Example Sentences
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But according to the research of professor Richard Hasen, the rate of congressional overrides has steadily decreased over the years as Congress becomes slower and less productive with each passing term.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
He pointed to a recent landmark bill, State Senate Bill 79, which overrides local zoning laws to allow for taller, denser buildings near major transit stops.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Employees are no longer trained to perform overrides they are not expected to use.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
“Geopolitics once again overrides the macro calendar in terms of market sensitivity,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
On one wall, flashers and safety overrides blinked to indicate that there were electric malfunctions and topside failures, probably from having the conning deck go under.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
