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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
overrule .
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Examples
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The GROUP-FORMS will be found in many songs, études, anthems, and compositions of a fantastic, capricious, rather untrammeled character, in which freedom of expression overrules the consideration of clear, definite form.
Lessons in Music Form A Manual of Analysis of All the Structural Factors and Designs Employed in Musical Composition Percy Goetschius 1898
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It can be concluded that the effect of several characteristics of socioeconomic position 'overrules' the effect of a health promoting regional environment.
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It can be concluded that the effect of several characteristics of socioeconomic position 'overrules' the effect of a health promoting regional environment.
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It can be concluded that the effect of several characteristics of socioeconomic position 'overrules' the effect of a health promoting regional environment.
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"The new strategy" overrules "the initial position of his own defense secretary" and is, according to
Long Island Press Jerry Della Femina 2010
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It can be concluded that the effect of several characteristics of socioeconomic position 'overrules' the effect of a health promoting regional environment.
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You have not made a single argument that has stood up when examined, and you have nothing whatsoever that overrules basic justice and fairness.
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You have not made a single argument that has stood up when examined, and you have nothing whatsoever that overrules basic justice and fairness.
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But it says it will continue to enforce the law unless a court overrules it.
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Just what America needs, an American ayatollah who feels that the Bible overrules the Constitution.
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