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as in reverse
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal
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as in turnaround
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
parents need to be consistent in their discipline policy, as reversals will only undermine the whole process
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Recent Examples of reversal
And, lastly, Sotheby’s recent reversal of their dramatically overhauled fee structure, to be effected in February 2025 less than a year after implementation, will make the house more competitive again, particularly for day sale consignments.
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 2 Jan. 2025
And several major cities saw striking reversals in the number of murders over the last two years.
—Isabelle Taft, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Ten days later, Castillo Armas was dictator, beginning his reign of terror with the murder of thousands of Arbenz supporters—and the reversal of Arbenz’s progressive reforms.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Dec. 2024
But that masks a stunning reversal in the partisan divide about the economy since Election Day.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 2 Jan. 2025
And several major cities saw striking reversals in the number of murders over the last two years.
—Isabelle Taft, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Ten days later, Castillo Armas was dictator, beginning his reign of terror with the murder of thousands of Arbenz supporters—and the reversal of Arbenz’s progressive reforms.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Dec. 2024
But that masks a stunning reversal in the partisan divide about the economy since Election Day.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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Of course, this often happens in reverse, and negativity can spread across the internet, making life hard for all those involved.Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Before the center opened, Jala Wilson of Carbondale had spent over a year driving 100 miles a day to drop her son at child care, head to her nursing classes in the opposite direction, and then do it again in reverse at pickup time.ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jim Harbaugh has team primed for playoff run Jan. 6, 2025 The Chargers led the league with 17.7 points allowed per game, making a dramatic turnaround from their No. 24 rank last season.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The news signifies a breakup just one year into a massive, three-year contract extension Sporting KC gave Pulido after his 2023 campaign, when the striker returned from a yearlong injury absence to score 14 goals, leading a dramatic turnaround in the MLS standings.Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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That would be an uplifting start to a year that could deliver the far right setbacks rather than more victories.Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account Shifting The Blame Leaders often externalize responsibility for setbacks: • The market wasn’t ready.Victoria Vitchenco, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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But, as Hurston must have understood on some level, there was little chance that Hollywood would touch her book, because the key move in her revision of Biblical history was the denial of the divinity of Jesus.Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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What To Know About Chris Wright Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and Donald Trump's nominee for energy secretary, has faced criticism for his outspoken denial of the climate crisis and for Liberty Energy's involvement in a racial bias lawsuit, which was settled with federal authorities in 2024.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Pakistan’s frustrations with the Taliban represent a sharp turnabout.Zia ur-Rehman, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Could an election spark such a dramatic turnabout for the nation’s entrepreneurs?Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Read More: How Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Pushed Through Asia’s First Cannabis Legalization Cannabis advocacy groups and businesses have voiced their opposition to the policy volte-face, staging rallies and threatening a legal challenge against the premier.Pathom Sangwongwanich / Bloomberg, TIME, 27 June 2024
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The policy volte-face is another blow to Thailand’s nascent cannabis industry after decriminalization was pitched as a way to boost agricultural income and wellness tourism.TIME, TIME, 10 May 2024
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The president-elect's support for the widely popular app is an about-face from his first term in office.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nothing captured this flexibility more than Reagan’s about-face from brinkmanship to détente with Gorbachev.Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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For example, a financial services organization rolling out a new product and working to generate sales using only CRM data might overlook early signs of buyer hesitation.Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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