Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with overriding in American Collocation
aim
aim
goal
objective
The overriding objective should be to provide high quality public services.
factor or idea
factor
principle
theme
The overriding factor is the rise in uncertainty in life.
concern
concern
consideration
preoccupation
priority
The overriding consideration should be to keep the size and complexity of plans manageable.
impression
impression
The overriding impression she gained from this was that she and the child were safe.
duty
duty
obligation
Expert witnesses owe their overriding duty to the court, not the client.
importance
importance
The course emphasises the overriding importance of initiative and creativity.
longing
ambition
desire
passion
His overriding desire was to have a brief period alone.