- present participle of override.
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
"Don't act like the victim," was the overriding message.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Each time she persisted, overriding my commands, I scolded her for fighting me, and each time I would find later that she was right.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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