overturning

Example Sentences

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This deal would do the opposite by weakening safeguards and overturning a valuable precedent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Now, an international research team led by a Penn State physicist says the mystery appears to have been solved, and the answer supports existing physics rather than overturning it.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Ultimately, Reagan signed a reauthorized VRA, overturning Bolden by embracing the effects test for Section 2 and extending the legislation’s preclearance requirements in Sections 4 and 5 to 2007.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

It was effectively a letter of encouragement to Spurs, and a sign the Spaniard and Villa's priority was firmly on overturning that 1-0 first-leg deficit against Forest in Thursday's home return.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“A churning wall of mud, trees, and debris swallowed Camp Baker, overturning bulldozers and trucks like toys,” said duBeth.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone