overriding

Example Sentences

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It’s great because she’s not overriding another judge’s order.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Callais decision to take effect immediately, a rare move overriding the standard rule that its decisions do not take full effect until 32 days after an opinion is finalized.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The overriding feeling among bosses was that the Home Championship would be pivotal for Scotland competing at the World Cup.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The Rwandans knew the U.S. had an overriding interest in checking Islamic State’s advance in the southern African country, and only Rwanda has proven willing and able to take on the job, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“My first goal—my overriding goal—was to become an educated person,” he said.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge