overriding
Example Sentences
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The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s great because she’s not overriding another judge’s order.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
After 120 minutes and a penalty shootout, the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dream came to a crushing end in Prague with "pain" the overriding emotion for manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Ending the war and healing the war-torn nation are Lincoln’s overriding ambitions.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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