irreversible
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But I would feel better if you sought out those answers before you make irreversible decisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
When trends feel irreversible, regression to the mean becomes hard to imagine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The International Committee of the Red Cross demanded a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" including harm to nuclear facilities.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Hormones can be prescribed to help a person develop characteristics associated with their preferred gender rather than their biological sex, and may produce irreversible changes like a deeper voice or breast growth.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Almost all studies of child development emphasize the role of childhood stimulation and activity in promoting mental development, and stress the irreversible mental stunting associated with reduced childhood stimulation.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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