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reversal

[ri-vur-suhl] / rɪˈvɜr səl /


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This season has represented a stunning reversal of fortune for the Knicks, appearing in their first Finals since 1999 after decades as one of the worst teams in the league.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s a reversal from two years ago when the Golden State had the pole position.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The second rejection marked the completion of a bearish island reversal, confirmed by a 3% gap down on October 30.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The tighter standards are a sharp reversal from recent years when a rapid growth of private credit fueled competition, leading lenders to offer sweeteners and generous terms to win deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

We may be going through a reversal now.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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