as in abolishing
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 rolling back
Medicaid enrollment surged during the pandemic, but began falling in 2023 after states started rolling back pandemic-era protections.
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Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
His wife’s eyes started rolling back in her head.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
But with Trump taking office for his second nonconsecutive term last January, several Hollywood studios and media companies have followed his administration’s directives on rolling back DEI.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Trump last year unveiled a wide-ranging plan aimed at boosting the AI industry, rolling back some of the Biden administration’s guardrails and speeding up the permitting process for data centers.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
This conviction has been necessary in high-stakes moments, as Citi was criticized by some for rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Companies are replacing people with AI, and companies are rolling back AI that cannot yet replace people.
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Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
On the right, Bianco and Hilton argue for dramatic reversals of signature Democratic policies — from ending sanctuary protections to rolling back climate regulations — contending that bold, partisan realignment in Sacramento is necessary to address crime, energy prices, and housing.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
His wife’s eyes started rolling back in her head.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
But with Trump taking office for his second nonconsecutive term last January, several Hollywood studios and media companies have followed his administration’s directives on rolling back DEI.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Trump last year unveiled a wide-ranging plan aimed at boosting the AI industry, rolling back some of the Biden administration’s guardrails and speeding up the permitting process for data centers.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
This conviction has been necessary in high-stakes moments, as Citi was criticized by some for rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Companies are replacing people with AI, and companies are rolling back AI that cannot yet replace people.
—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
On the right, Bianco and Hilton argue for dramatic reversals of signature Democratic policies — from ending sanctuary protections to rolling back climate regulations — contending that bold, partisan realignment in Sacramento is necessary to address crime, energy prices, and housing.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling back
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About six months after Granger's arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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About six months after Granger’s arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Or live noise canceling on calls.
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The court dealt Trump a major defeat in February by striking down his sweeping worldwide tariffs.
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In a one-sentence order, the justices left in place a Virginia Supreme Court ruling striking down a measure allowing lawmakers to create a map more favorable to Democrats in the midterm elections.
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Base editing, the process used to make the changes, only nicks one strand of DNA, avoiding the major DNA errors that made CRISPR unsafe.
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So, avoiding extreme sleep deprivation can be helpful.
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