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reversal

[ri-vur-suhl] / rɪˈvɜr səl /


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The exquisite comic reversal of the Turkey episode was that, this time, he was no longer directing the tableau.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

They also helped researchers identify the abrupt changes linked to the Pacific reversal and the 2017 geomagnetic jerk.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

Carlos Mino, 67, joined Thursday's protest to express opposition to the legislation, despite the government's reversal.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

But the brewing storm over the reversal and the halftime show caused him to hold back.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Even the names of the four Ministries by which we are governed exhibit a sort of impudence in their deliberate reversal of the facts.

From "1984" by George Orwell

Workers who are unhappy with a decision can request a review from an independent office inside WSI, which leads to reversals or settlements in about 10% of the cases brought to it.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

You do know reversals are expensive and aren't always successful?

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

There have been six preceding momentum reversals where the momentum index underperformed the broader index by 10 percentage points or more.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Bringing the constraints of cultural anthropology back into biomolecular analysis allows other reversals to emerge.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

It wasn't just white landlords who opposed major reversals in housing policy.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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