reversing

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The devastating alternative is generous transfers in the 70s followed by financial need in the 80s, reversing generational wealth building entirely.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In a report published on Wednesday, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development saw the ECB raising the key rate just once, and reversing that move late next year if the conflict ends soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

News of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire potentially removes a key sticking point in ongoing talks, reversing three days of oil price gains.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

This week, the Supreme Court issued an unsigned order reversing a lower court decision that had determined a man’s guilt based on new facts that had never gone before a jury.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Mr. Curtain, meanwhile, zipped around to the rear of the Whisperer, reversing himself so that his back was to Reynie’s as he fitted the red helmet over his own head.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart