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as in reverting
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as in backpedaling
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Indevin and Vinarchy will use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in their vineyards, with the former rolling back organic practices at about 250 of its 320 acres, while the latter is reverting 200 of its 370 acres to conventional farming practices.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Dec. 2025 -
Could the Republican Party be reverting back to its old ways?—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Oral arguments in November went badly for the administration, and prediction markets currently put 70% odds on the Supreme Court overturning the tariffs.—
Shelly Banjo,
semafor.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Donald filed for an appeal in February 1997, and a court heard his pleas in 2015 before overturning his convictions.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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If the bar owners do not address the city's concerns, the court can order the bar to close for one year or allow the city to take additional steps like revoking permits or cutting off electrical utilities.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The new rules floated by Adams also would’ve expanded the criteria for denying, suspending and revoking the cards, which journalists use to gain access to press conferences, crime scenes and other events and incidents.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Backtracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backtracking. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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