overturned

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The boy was removed from the mother's care in March and was placed with his adoptive father, before Gateshead Council sought to have the adoption overturned.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand posted a video showing the aftermath of his outdoor exhibition in the Place de la Concorde, where all the panels on display had been left overturned and many of the pictures vandalised.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

When catchers challenge on behalf of their pitchers, which they have done more than 1,100 times, they’ve gotten the call overturned 60% of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“I have tried over 100 jury trials and have lost only four,” she said, adding that one loss was later overturned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“But when the Supreme Court overturned those dumb laws across the nation? Don’t think I’d ever been so happy.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone