reverting

Example Sentences

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Gyllenhaal has done the latter, it seems, reverting to flattened characters who don’t require bold artistic leaps or personal attachment, and thus don’t cause heartbreak if a film underperforms.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Political consultant Steve Maviglio filed an application Friday with state officials that seeks to alter California’s voting system by reverting to a traditional primary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Scotland made a couple of early tactical substitutions as prop Pierre Schoeman and back rower Josh Bayliss came on for Nathan McBeth and Max Williamson, with Brown reverting to lock.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The yield has since fallen to 4.15% Tuesday, reverting to the 4.1% to 4.2% range it had been in for weeks ahead of the White House announcement.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Pantalaimon was fully awake before she was, trying the shape of an arctic fox before reverting to his favorite ermine.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman