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overturns

  • present tense form
    of overturn (3rd person singular).
    overturn
    verb (used with object)
    to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset.

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Neither study directly confirms or overturns the original Menin results.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

The ruling overturns a case that had held sway for 91 years.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026

The Federal Supreme Court therefore partially overturns the contested award and refers the case back to the CAS for a new ruling, taking into account the probative value of the audio-visual recording in question.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026

Le Pen will be hoping the appeals court overturns the lower-court's verdict and clears her name and path to run for the highest office in France for the fourth time.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026

I thought of my mother’s lifelong warning to us children whenever we entered a boat: if it overturns, grab hold for dear life!

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver