overriding

Example Sentences

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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

The main issue is that the overriding requirement to ensure the battery is fully charged at the most performance-sensitive parts of the circuit is reducing the driving challenge, especially in the most demanding high-speed corners.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Others wonder if a CEO may do more harm than good by effectively overriding the usual customer-service channels and protocols.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The 2026 forecast is the overriding focus point, and although the market expected a decline in revenue and earnings this year due to headwinds, the forecast is weaker than expected, Hansen says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

He recorded the moment in his journal, leavening his relief with the one overriding concern that had lent urgency to the work of all the atomic scientists of those years.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik