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overrule

[oh-ver-rool] / ˌoʊ vərˈrul /


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The need to directly overrule the unit, they said, made it a roadblock — one that no longer exists.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

In rare cases they can overrule the results of an assessment if they still have concerns about a player's performance in it or there was an error in administering it.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

With her new coalition partners, Ms. Takaichi will have a two-thirds majority that will be able to overrule opposition in the weaker upper house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The Chamber of Commerce said the court should overrule the 1935 decision, but carve out an exception for the Federal Reserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

The man slowly moved away, peeking backward a couple times, hoping one of us would overrule Ozzie’s rejection.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore