overturn
verb (used with object)
overturning
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present participleof overturn.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A federal magistrate judge subsequently recommended overturning the conviction due to ineffective defense counsel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
The broader lesson is that the main forces governing Atlantic overturning may not remain constant throughout Earth's history.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
The appeals court did not rule on the ultimate merits of the case but concluded the administration had not shown it was likely to succeed in overturning the injunction at this stage.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Together, those processes can make the water heavy enough to sink into the deep ocean, helping to drive the AMOC's overturning flow.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
He sucked in his breath and tried again, and then he bolted up, overturning his chair, turned his back to me, and started to walk out.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
