overturning

[US]/[ˈəʊvəːtɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈoʊvəːrtɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of overturning; a reversal.; A situation or event that causes something to be overturned.
v.To turn over; to reverse.; To reverse a previous decision or ruling.
adj.Causing something to be overturned.

Phrases & Collocations

overturning the table

overturning precedent

overturning a verdict

overturning legislation

overturning expectations

overturning the car

overturning a decision

overturning the status quo

overturning a ruling

overturning the government

Example Sentences

the investigation revealed evidence potentially leading to overturning the conviction.

the court is considering whether there are grounds for overturning the previous ruling.

the unexpected election results could lead to overturning years of established policy.

the whistleblower's testimony might be enough for overturning the contract.

the public outcry prompted a review, potentially resulting in overturning the unpopular law.

the new data challenges the existing theories, potentially overturning decades of research.

the company faced a lawsuit seeking overturning the merger agreement.

the judge warned that any further misconduct could lead to overturning the case.

the team's strategy was based on overturning the opponent's defense.

the scandal threatened overturning the government's reputation.

the evidence presented was strong enough for overturning the initial decision.

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