Example Sentences

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He denied he had overruled staff or lawyers.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

The May decision by the 2nd District Court of Appeal marked the first time a court had overruled a governor’s denial of parole to a Manson follower.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2023

He said every current member of the court had voted to overrule constitutional precedents, and he listed major decisions that had overruled earlier cases, including ones on school segregation, gay rights and abortion.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2020

Arias’ lawyers said prosecutor Juan Martinez improperly questioned witnesses, courted journalists and disregarded court rulings by repeating questions after the judge had overruled them.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2019

The Emperor had overruled his wife after watching Aurelia and Boots at play on several occasions.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks