as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
lobbyists for the industry pressured the legislators to roll back the new automotive safety standards
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Recent Examples of rolled back
Recent rulings by the conservative-leaning Supreme Court also have rolled back federal protections under the Voting Rights Act.
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Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Critics contend that the country’s poverty rate sharply increased as Milei slashed welfare spending, devalued the country’s currency and rolled back labor rights as job losses mounted and as pension payments plummeted.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
That April, OpenAI also rolled back an update to ChatGPT that the company said made the GPT-4o model overly flattering and agreeable, known as sycophancy.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Companies have rolled back programs that support women and underrepresented employees while insisting that hiring and promotions should be based solely on performance and qualifications.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The retailer scaled back Pride displays and rolled back DEI programs, angering its liberal customers.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The agreement lowered tariffs and rolled back rare earths restrictions after an escalation in tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The City Council last year rolled back some of the excesses in the ordinance, though only by a 5-4 vote.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Critics contend that the country’s poverty rate sharply increased as Milei slashed welfare spending, devalued the country’s currency and rolled back labor rights as job losses mounted and as pension payments plummeted.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
That April, OpenAI also rolled back an update to ChatGPT that the company said made the GPT-4o model overly flattering and agreeable, known as sycophancy.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Companies have rolled back programs that support women and underrepresented employees while insisting that hiring and promotions should be based solely on performance and qualifications.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The retailer scaled back Pride displays and rolled back DEI programs, angering its liberal customers.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The agreement lowered tariffs and rolled back rare earths restrictions after an escalation in tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The City Council last year rolled back some of the excesses in the ordinance, though only by a 5-4 vote.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolled back
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Dillon wants to see intimate measurement questions abolished altogether during casting.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The golden goal was abolished in 2004 by the International Football Association Board after negative feedback from coaches, referees and players.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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After yearlong protests from farmers across the country, Modi repealed the controversial laws in November 2021.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Massachusetts has implemented rent control three separate times, with the latest rent control law being repealed by voters in a 1994 ballot initiative.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Ahead of his arrival, MSG implemented an extensive security protocol for all guests and canceled a watch party outside of the arena.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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The district canceled the event after discussions with school administrators, the resource officer, and Clinton Township police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The drones’ downing comes after the US struck down four other attack drones on Friday.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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To boot, SpaceX is no longer incorporated in Delaware, the state whose court struck down the Tesla package.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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