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"From the beginning, we knew these bones were exceptional because of their minute size. It is equally impressive how the study of this animal overturns global ideas on ornithopod dinosaur evolution," he says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 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

But total overturns have also dropped from 57 in 2024-25 to 47 this season - a fall of 17.54%.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

The decision overturns the seizure of Nexperia by Karremans’ ministry from its Chinese owner, Wingtech Technology, late in September.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

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