Example Sentences

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Nick, from Warrington: All this talk of overruling VAR's recommendation for Cunha's goal, but it's actually refreshing to see a referee take ownership of a decision and stand by it.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The citizenship clause would not accomplish its most basic function of overruling Dred Scott.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Never mind that he and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary criticized their predecessors for overruling staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Josh Lipsky of the Atlantic Council noted that even as justices were skeptical, they appeared concerned about fallout from overruling the tariffs.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

“I am overruling these guards on this matter! You are obviously a part of this—of this conspiracy plot. I'm taking you in for questioning immediately!”

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse