Examples of overriding in a Sentence
We have one overriding concern.
The weather is the overriding factor in deciding whether to cancel the picnic.
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While print and digital journalism come close, TV, radio, and the movies exist a primarily ‘values-free’ zone, where entertainment is the overriding priority.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
That didn’t change the overriding feeling of utter failure one iota.
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Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Maximizing the value of a company for shareholders is the overriding priority.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
That didn’t change the overriding feeling of utter failure one iota.
—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Maximizing the value of a company for shareholders is the overriding priority.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overriding
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“Overriding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overriding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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