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
The extension of the expiring Obamacare tax credits have been a focus for Democrats, along with rolling back Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since January, Trump and governors in many red states have been rolling back diversity initiatives that grew to prominence around 2020 amid social justice protests, but have roots dating back to the Civil Rights era.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Many boycotts were organized in response to companies rolling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump's second administration has prioritized rolling back protections for transgender people, including trying to bar trans women from playing sports, banning transgender troops from the military and limiting the ability to have government IDs that match their identity.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Friday’s high-stakes call was the first conversation between the leaders since June with the future of TikTok and a possible extension of an ongoing trade deal rolling back some tariffs and export controls high on the agenda.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Populist governments in Europe and the United States are rolling back climate rules and weaponizing green regulation as a cultural wedge.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Everything keeps rolling back around.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since January, Trump and governors in many red states have been rolling back diversity initiatives that grew to prominence around 2020 amid social justice protests, but have roots dating back to the Civil Rights era.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Many boycotts were organized in response to companies rolling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump's second administration has prioritized rolling back protections for transgender people, including trying to bar trans women from playing sports, banning transgender troops from the military and limiting the ability to have government IDs that match their identity.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Friday’s high-stakes call was the first conversation between the leaders since June with the future of TikTok and a possible extension of an ongoing trade deal rolling back some tariffs and export controls high on the agenda.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Populist governments in Europe and the United States are rolling back climate rules and weaponizing green regulation as a cultural wedge.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Everything keeps rolling back around.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling back
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DeSantis has repeatedly spoken in support of abolishing state property taxes entirely, an option that is still being considered by lawmakers—though a recent survey showed that a majority of Floridians do not back such drastic action.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The strategist noted that Youngkin’s message on parental rights and education is often the main takeaway from his campaign, but there were other important messages, including repealing the state’s grocery tax.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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The streamer then proceeded with the three freshman crime/thriller dramas, renewing the Bosch spinoff Ballard and canceling Countdown and Butterfly.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The suit claims the law is a violation of the Second Amendment of the Constitution because of previous Supreme Court rulings striking down bans on handguns.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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If a court issues a final ruling striking down the SAVE plan, which is a very real possibility, then borrowers may have to quickly change repayment plans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Translation Eli Rallo writes about avoiding the OB-GYN, OCD obsessions, and pretending to be okay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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My priority is to keep Forest Hills financially strong and efficient by managing resources wisely and avoiding unnecessary spending.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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