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overriding

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verb

present participle of override

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overriding
Adjective
For this reason, preserving Taiwan’s autonomy as a thriving democracy is an overriding strategic priority not just for the region but for the entire world. Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022 Liverpool’s geography therefore contributed as much towards a less structured way of life as an overriding employment culture without contracts or certainty. Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
No one else has sent astronauts to the moon, the overriding goal of NASA’s Artemis program. Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025 Macron’s overriding message was that France and its European allies needed to become more self-reliant in terms of their military defense, across the chain of financing it, manufacturing arms and equipment and operations on the ground. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overriding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overriding
Adjective
  • Greenwood never played for his boyhood club again, despite the charges being dropped in February 2023 when the prosecution’s main witness withdrew her cooperation.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • The golden flying snake bears two main color morphs — a green-yellow form sports bold black streaks and occasional reddish dorsal spots, and another form where the same base hues are overlaid with subtler crossbars.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Adjective
  • Less than one-fifth received primary funding from their US college or university.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
  • Furthermore, Newmont has been selling non-core assets, generating substantial proceeds to bolster its primary operations and financial standing.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Mercantilism had been the predominant economic model of the prior two centuries, advocating for trade surpluses with all nations.
    Sarah Keohane Williamson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Fedde was using a steady four-pitch mix, with his sinker being the predominant pitch.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Diddy is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Kurland and his wife, Sue, were kicking tires on a recent Saturday, looking to replace their Prius models.
    The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • What to Know Prince William joined in a soccer match during his visit to the young people's steering group, kicking a ball about with elementary school aged pupils from English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and Princes Primary School.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Project 2025 also calls for resetting the composition of the EPA’s advisory boards – and even suspending some of them.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Part of his immigration plan involves suspending the nation’s refugee program, according to The New York Times.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Nathan struggled in limited playoff action, but few closers in MLB history have been as consistently dominant in the regular season.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
  • Stewart has been quietly dominant to start the season, averaging 18.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists shooting 54.1% from the field.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Now, the administration is cancelling visas and taking green card holders into custody explicitly due to their political speech, which the secretary of state is personally evaluating for adherence to foreign policy goals.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Overriding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overriding. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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