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Common collocations with overriding in American Collocation

overriding adjective

US /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/

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.