as in override
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as in rejecting
to decide that (something or someone) is wrong; to rule against (something or someone)
The judge overruled the objection. His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.
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Noun
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The governor’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the veto override.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025 -
The first season ended with quite the cliffhanger as the show’s protagonists attempted to expose their employer through an override mechanism where their innies awakened and experienced life as their outies.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the knocks on his records, according to the group, was his veto of a bill that would have placed a warning label about air pollution on gas stoves.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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So his veto likely would just be a temporary reprieve for those students.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Top Stories Just before Christmas, Biden egregiously commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 death row inmates, dismissing years of careful work by prosecutors, judges, and juries.—
The Editors,
National Review,
6 Jan. 2025
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The company stuck to its core DVD rental model while dismissing opportunities to innovate on the periphery.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Whatever the purpose, there’s no denying the best carry-on luggage is a traveler’s best ally.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In the 18th century, based on their belief in the equality of all human beings, Quaker leaders spoke in favor of the abolition of slavery in both the United Kingdom and the United States.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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This is particularly likely in Prince George's case, given that he is destined for a career as a working royal and eventually the throne—barring the surprise abolition of the monarchy or his abdication.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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But administration officials may have had broader reasons for officially withdrawing the draft regulations.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Even Bubbles/Tiger Lily is able to use her wit and wiles to secure a $50,000 dollar annulment.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2025
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The incident has also deepened fears of civil unrest, as tensions escalate over the annulment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Overruling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overruling. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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