overturned

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“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

It overturned his acquittal by a lower court of abuse of power for ordering his defence of the martial law declaration to be distributed to foreign media.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

A judge overturned Jordan's conviction last year, finding prosecutors failed to prove his motive in the case.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Your insurer is betting you won’t appeal — but research shows 1 million denials could have been overturned if patients pushed back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He spun around, rising to his feet, expecting to confront either an attacker or a rodent, but instead saw only a boy cowering behind an overturned desk.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti