as in irreversible
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not capable of being changed; impossible to revoke
She has made an irrevocable decision. an irrevocable change
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Recent Examples of irrevocable
There are many types of irrevocable trusts, including the popular charitable remainder trust.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
The former works as a commission fee, where the auction house pays the White Glove in return for placing an irrevocable bid.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2024
Teter told jurors that the case involves two trusts, a 1982 revocable trust and a 2009 irrevocable trust, and that Sutherland was trustee of both.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2024
As its name implies, an irrevocable trust cannot be changed or amended.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
The former works as a commission fee, where the auction house pays the White Glove in return for placing an irrevocable bid.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2024
Teter told jurors that the case involves two trusts, a 1982 revocable trust and a 2009 irrevocable trust, and that Sutherland was trustee of both.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2024
As its name implies, an irrevocable trust cannot be changed or amended.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
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The question now is whether the post-Paris fabric of international climate cooperation is still resilient enough to forestall the irreversible symptoms of an overheating planet.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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The incident led to Mo calling out Haile in a very public takedown of his former peer, leading to seemingly irreversible damage in their friendship.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Humans contribute irreplaceable qualities like empathy, intuition, creativity and strategic thinking.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Don’t skip the Shaoxing wine, though—its slightly sweet and nutty flavor is irreplaceable.Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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Unless a preliminary injunction is granted, Plaintiffs will suffer the indisputable irreparable harm of being unable to compete without risking forfeiting their antitrust claims.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Long-term exposure to chlorine can cause prolonged health issues such as potentially irreparable lung damage.Jess Craig, Vox, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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