Sentences

overturn in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

To reverse or annul a decision, ruling, or policy.

Sample Sentences

  1. The court's decision to overturn the previous ruling sent shockwaves through the legal community.
  2. After hours of debate, the committee voted to overturn the controversial policy.
  3. The sudden storm caused the boat to overturn, leaving the crew scrambling for safety.
  4. In an unexpected turn of events, the new evidence led the jury to overturn their initial verdict.
  5. Activists are working tirelessly to overturn the unjust law that has been in place for decades.
  6. The court decided to overturn the previous ruling due to new evidence.
  7. The strong winds caused the small boat to overturn in the choppy waters.
  8. After much debate, the committee voted to overturn the policy that limited funding.
  9. She felt a mix of relief and disbelief when the judge chose to overturn the conviction.
  10. The protesters aimed to overturn the unjust law that had been enacted last year.
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