overriding

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 18, 2026

“Beijing’s overriding objective is not to accomplish anything affirmative” during the summit this week, Czin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

"Don't act like the victim," was the overriding message.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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