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as in vetoed
to make (something) no longer valid
Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school. Upper management reserves the right to override any decisions made by supervisors.
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Recent Examples of overridden
In nearly every instance, the Council has overridden him, forcing the measures into law over his objection.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overridden
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Another state law sought to require listing platforms to remove listings suspected of price gouging, but it was vetoed by Newsom in October.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Brodeur said the line-item that DeSantis vetoed last year was just about removing the dam.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
9 Feb. 2026
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That record ended up winning Best Rap Song at the 2026 Grammys, so, yeah, that moment is stamped forever.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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The jacket is foil-stamped and numbered.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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When those funds are withdrawn, only the earnings are taxed, Vanguard advises.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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At least 22 states considered bills limiting institutional owners in the 2025-2026 legislative session, though most stalled or were withdrawn, according to the American Enterprise Institute.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sheen, a pioneering 20th century TV evangelist, had his 2019 ceremony canceled with just weeks’ notice due to concerns about his tenure as Rochester bishop.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Local media reported that some provincial hospitals have canceled surgeries and outpatient transfers.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some reason, Scott got so hyped up during his performance that the rapper all of a sudden turned to the Fanatics sign on the wall behind him and smashed it, according to TMZ.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The cars, about 20 of them, had their windows smashed and looked as though they were made in the 1940s or 1950s.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Star Sports, another platform, has suspended betting on Starmer stepping down before the next general election, giving the prospect an 89% chance.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, Cuban aviation authorities notified international airlines that the country is running out of jet fuel and that refuelling services for airlines will be suspended for a month, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The defense forced three turnovers, Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl-record five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards to earn most valuable player as the Seahawks finished the season with 10 consecutive victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sabine Payer of Austria, who kicked Ledecka out of the contest, bagged a silver medal.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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At least one of their arguments relies on a precedent that was effectively overruled, decades ago, by the Supreme Court, according to a filing from media lawyers.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The four remaining members of the women’s board voted to remove sanctioning, but Becker overruled them.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Overridden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overridden. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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