- present participle of overturn.
overturning
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He has made overturning wrongful convictions a priority from the start.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
The broader lesson is that the main forces governing Atlantic overturning may not remain constant throughout Earth's history.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
The appeals court did not rule on the ultimate merits of the case but concluded the administration had not shown it was likely to succeed in overturning the injunction at this stage.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Together, those processes can make the water heavy enough to sink into the deep ocean, helping to drive the AMOC's overturning flow.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I cried and jumped back, almost overturning the whole apparatus.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
