Sentence examples for having overridden from inspiring English sources

Here, the carer's needs were perceived as having overridden those of the recipient.

In the early days of his presidency -- beginning with his inaugural address pledging to "restore science to its rightful place" and his energy announcements in the East Room on Monday when he criticized "rigid ideology" for having overridden "sound science" -- President Obama has set an example that all public servants would be wise to replicate.

But the narrative of revolution has overridden any reality.

In short, its status as a safe haven has overridden qualms about its deteriorating trade position.

Congress has overridden a Bush veto only once, last November on a water projects bill.

And for some of the devout living here, the American conception has overridden the beliefs with which they were raised.

On a number of occasions, he has overridden hiring and tenure decisions made by otherwise supportive departments.

After Goodridge, after Proposition 8, the Vermont House and Senate have overridden a gubernatorial veto and passed a same-sex marriage bill.

Mr. Levy, a Democrat, as is the Legislature's majority, has responded with vetoes, and sometimes the legislators have overridden him.

And whatever arguments might once have overridden that loyalty – bank balance, career development, prestige – seem no longer to hold water.

Most votes are close to unanimous, and the body has overridden 15 mayoral vetoes, far more than under previous mayors.