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  • Overridden countries find a bid to insurrection in its assertion of the right of the people to alter or abolish an existing government that is destructive of life, liberty, and happiness.

    IsThatLegal? 2003

  • Overridden by military methods and bureaucratic pettiness, Prussia was only beginning to free her hands from internal bonds.

    Berlin (1858–1859) 1918

  • Overridden by Obama, Emanuel had been a good soldier and fought aggressively for the president's policy.

    Booman Tribune Booman Tribune 2010

  • Overridden by Senate, 79-14 (62 needed), and enacted as Pub.

    Think Progress 2009

  • Paris-To-Atlanta Flight Is Diverted Not Us: Goldman Execs Deny Wrongdoing Governor's Abortion Vetoes Overridden How CBS Beat ESPN And Kept The NCAA Happy Top 10 Green Cars For 2010 Offer Variety

    WPXI.com - Local News 2010

  • Some Governor's Vetoes Stand, Bills Bad for Business Vetoed by Governor but Overridden by Legislature, Public worker labor unions rallied on June 30, Pricey Capitol Mosaic Finally Unveiled, Gasoline Tax Climbed, Shark Feeding Okayed by Scientists

    Hawaii Reporter 2009

  • Card Check Bill Among Dozens Overridden by Hawaii Legislature

    Hawaii Reporter 2009

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