irreparable

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In the Friday filing, the states argued a temporary restraining order is necessary to avoid what they said would be irreparable harm to the public interest, and to their ability to effectively enforce antitrust laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"For months, the government insisted there was no irreparable harm because businesses could always be made whole through refunds," the Liberty Justice Center said in a statement last week.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

A federal judge recently ordered the administration to provide adequate healthcare and improved access to counsel at the facility, concluding that detainees were likely to “suffer irreparable harm” without court intervention.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

“We are incredibly grateful that the Court appreciated the immediate, irreparable harm individuals at California City face and ordered meaningful relief.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

The damage to the house was extensive but not irreparable.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers