overturned

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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

Everton and Manchester United both failed in their appeals to get the red cards, and resulting three-game bans, overturned, so it is unlikely Ballard and Sunderland will be successful should they make a challenge.

From BBC • May 2, 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

"The defendant appears to have participated in such conduct," the court said as it overturned her acquittal.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Limping about, the rat explained that he had been in a hay cart that overturned into the ditch.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques