Example Sentences

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New research has now overturned that assumption, revealing that the artifacts are actually medieval and provide rare insight into the movement of weapons, trade, and military activity across the Mediterranean during the Late Middle Ages.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Last season a record four red cards were overturned on appeal after a player had been wrongly sent off.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The decision was overturned by the county Board of Education and a judge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Our 36 study participants are among the 3,820 people recognized by the National Registry of Exonerations as having their false convictions overturned based on actual innocence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Ryan looked around to make sure no one was watching before lifting Ralph out of his pocket and placing him in an overturned boot.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary