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8 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Overturn' in a Sentence

"To cause something to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset." more

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In a fit of rage, he attempted to overturn the chessboard when his opponent checkmated him.
During the match, the team will be overturning the opponent's strategies.
In the courtroom, the lawyer will be overturning false accusations.
The reckless driver had been overturning cars during the high-speed chase.
Having received the news late, she had overturned her travel plans.
The earthquake will have overturned the fragile sculptures in the museum.
The court ruling was overturning the previous decision.
The court decision will have been overturning years of legal precedent.

Overturn

oh-ver-turn
verbTo cause something to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset.

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Last Updated On: July 1, 2024
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