overriding
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of overriding
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Example Sentences
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The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Callais decision to take effect immediately, a rare move overriding the standard rule that its decisions do not take full effect until 32 days after an opinion is finalized.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"Don't act like the victim," was the overriding message.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
And indeed the overriding emotion of American Tune’ is an understated patriotism that is characterised not by cynicism but rather by gratitude.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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