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overriding

American  
[oh-ver-rahy-ding] / ˌoʊ vərˈraɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking precedence over all other considerations.

overriding British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈraɪdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking precedence

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Etymology

Origin of overriding

First recorded in 1820–30; override + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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It also shows how we can do better, by overriding that cognitive bias.

From The Wall Street Journal

"My overriding emotion is one of sadness," he said.

From BBC

That is the overriding sentiment here today – this is shocking for such a "safe" country and yet predictable for one that has been grappling with rising antisemitism.

From BBC

"I think the overriding feeling is actually fear, as long as I can remember," she recalled.

From BBC

But four years after the Taliban seized power, economic cooperation is overriding their initial security concerns.

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