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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
Oh Se-hoon -- a member of Yoon's People Power Party -- was among those who called for an immediate reversal of the declaration.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Image Scrambling to Explain The president’s decision also left current White House officials, some of whom had publicly said Mr. Biden would not issue a pardon for Hunter Biden, scrambling to explain the reversal.
—Katie Rogers, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Biden’s move effectively erases tax and gun convictions against his son and comes as a stark reversal from what the president and his administration has said for months.
—Forbestv, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump is now opposed to banning TikTok on national security grounds, a reversal from 2020.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Image Scrambling to Explain The president’s decision also left current White House officials, some of whom had publicly said Mr. Biden would not issue a pardon for Hunter Biden, scrambling to explain the reversal.
—Katie Rogers, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Biden’s move effectively erases tax and gun convictions against his son and comes as a stark reversal from what the president and his administration has said for months.
—Forbestv, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump is now opposed to banning TikTok on national security grounds, a reversal from 2020.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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The way to go at the bottom is to dollar cost average in and the way to get out is the same in reverse.Clem Chambers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jeremy Rivas scored on a four-yard reverse and Hector Gonzalez caught the two-point toss from Carlos Herrera for the game’s last points with 12 seconds left.Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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The 35-year-old has already gained an impressive rep for his ability to make big turnarounds at struggling programs.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Galaxy How Greg Vanney unlocked Galaxy greatness in one of the most stunning MLS turnarounds Dec. 6, 2024 The U.S. will meet Brazil again on April 8 at PayPal Park in San José.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But by remaining below the threshold that would provoke Iranian retaliation, Israel fell short of achieving decisive setbacks against Hezbollah or Iran.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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When her team received the denial for Benji’s care, McCoy set out to gather hard evidence to demonstrate the necessity of his treatment.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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People all over social media posted their experiences with claims denials.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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The growth in recent weeks extends a remarkable turnabout for the once-beleaguered crypto industry.Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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This year’s public comments are a remarkable turnabout.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 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 movie is constructed around the ABC Sports team’s about-face from athletics to terrorism, centering the perspective of the broadcasters who sneaked cameras into the Olympic Village to film the frenetic scene.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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His guilty plea in October was a major about-face, as Alexander had strongly maintained his innocence for months.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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