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reverse

[ri-vurs] / rɪˈvɜrs /






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Raising the temperature speeds up the reaction, but it also encourages a competing process known as the reverse water-gas shift reaction, which produces unwanted byproducts and lowers methanol selectivity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Mr. de la Espriella has promised to build a series of megaprisons and rehabilitation centers to reverse the trend of rising crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

He said investment from the city council, Scottish government and UK government was needed to reverse this, and criticised the local authority for problems such as rubbish in the streets.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

It also has full authority to review and reverse any investigation the Horseracing Authority makes into violations of the act, and can determine whom the Authority should investigate.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

It was almost like how Chess’s face had changed, except in reverse.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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