as in irreparable
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone
fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early
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Climatologists agree that surpassing the 1.5-degree threshold significantly increases the risks of severe and irreversible climate change.
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Chase point transfers are almost always irreversible, but the actual rules are a little confusing.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
His term was filled with remarkable highs, like leading peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt, and irreversible lows, like his inability to repair a failing American economy.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Hearing aids: If irreversible hearing loss has occurred, the person will need to be fitted for hearing aids.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Chase point transfers are almost always irreversible, but the actual rules are a little confusing.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
His term was filled with remarkable highs, like leading peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt, and irreversible lows, like his inability to repair a failing American economy.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Hearing aids: If irreversible hearing loss has occurred, the person will need to be fitted for hearing aids.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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