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Meanings of overruling in English
Change or action with an opposite effect to a previous action.
Usage of overruling in English
1
The story also shows the overruling influence of deity in his marriage.
2
In respect to it, the agency of God is permissive and overruling.
3
He tries to minimise job cuts, at times overruling his own managers.
4
He tries to minimize job cuts, at times overruling his own managers.
5
I finally succeeded in overruling his objection to your retaining your post.
6
Trust in an overruling Providence, and success will soon crown your efforts.
7
God did, after all, have the option of overruling any Patriarchal election.
8
The bankruptcy judge, Sean Lane, first tabled her objections before later overruling them.
9
But an overruling Providence had a widely different work in preparation for him.
10
By overruling the degeneracy of fallen creatures, they often subserve the more mischievous.
11
Somehow, Langdon's body was in motion, panic and instinct now overruling his sedatives.
12
An overruling Providence has saved you and your friends from many a pitfall.
13
Religion is man's recognition of the overruling control of his fortunes.
14
That reason, as well as revelation, teaches an overruling providence, very few deny.
15
The federal government wants the ninth circuit to grant a stay, overruling Robart's decision.
16
But his doctor had the overruling opinion he needed surgery.
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