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irreversible

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


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"Our findings reveal that aging in blood stem cells is not an irreversible fate. Old blood stem cells have the capacity to revert to a youthful state; they can bounce back," said Dr. Ghaffari.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Above that threshold, scientists warn that coral reefs and Greenland ice sheets could disappear, among other catastrophic and irreversible impacts.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“While I know words can never be enough, I believe an apology is necessary to recognize the harm and irreversible loss your community has suffered.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

By the time a neighbour alerted police and he was taken to hospital, the damage was irreversible.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

After declaring his irreversible intention to retire, Washington devoted several paragraphs to the need for national unity.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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