くつがえる
Verb, Intransitive
1.
to topple over, to be overturned, to capsize
2.
to be overruled, to be reversed, to be discredited
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彼の計画は、予期せぬ事態で完全に覆った。
His plan was completely overturned by an unforeseen situation.
長年の常識が、新しい発見によって覆されることは珍しくない。
It's not uncommon for long-held common sense to be overturned by new discoveries.
裁判所の判決が上級審で覆る可能性もある。
There is also a possibility that the court's ruling will be overturned by a higher court.
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