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as in vetoed
to make (something) no longer valid
Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school. Upper management reserves the right to override any decisions made by supervisors.
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Recent Examples of overridden
In nearly every instance, the Council has overridden him, forcing the measures into law over his objection.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overridden
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That funding was later vetoed by the governor as part of broader cultural budget vetoes.—
Geo Darder,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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The bill narrowly passed, but was vetoed by the governor.—
Jake Ramsey,
Oklahoma Watch,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Endeavour gold is segregated from other sources, refined, and sent to the Bettses’ refinery and other casting houses—stamped with a serial number and accompanying QR code for verification.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
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Perry stamped his sophomore breakout with a memorable shot.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Contributions, however, can generally be withdrawn tax and penalty-free at any time.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The money must be invested in a fund that tracks the broader stock market and it can't be withdrawn until the child turns 18.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Residential garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for today has been canceled, according to the news release.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Thus, the Special Plan Commission Meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026, has been canceled.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pageau smashed home his second goal late in the third to finish off a listless Flyers team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook 3 garlic cloves, smashed, ⅓ cup mild honey, ⅓ cup white wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sauer added that the Regional Rail is still suspended but will return to service Tuesday on a Saturday schedule.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Urias had already been suspended for 20 games by MLB in 2019 following an arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dent raced up the court, kicked to Perry, who dribbled into a 3-pointer, and turned to the crowd, celebrating with a flex and a roar.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The boy’s green sneakers kicked the air, his legs too short to touch the ground.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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In March 2021, Depp's attempt to overturn the decision was overruled.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Since Lemon was overruled, the Texas legislatures have written bills to allow prayer in public schools and required the Ten Commandments be posted in every classroom.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Overridden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overridden. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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