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irreversible

[ir-i-vur-suh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈvɜr sə bəl /


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We plan to consult an estate-planning attorney and want to approach this thoughtfully rather than making an irreversible decision out of anger or emotion.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Such a system could help scientists evaluate tissue integrity before major structural damage becomes irreversible.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

We need to understand that clearly, before the changes become irreversible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The United Nations Scientific Advisory Board released a report outlining the dangers of crossing irreversible tipping points, from ice melt that would further raise sea levels to the collapse of coral reefs and Amazon decline.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

I hadn’t even considered the irreversible spoiling of Methuselah’s innocence, which just goes to show I have much to learn.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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