roll back
Example Sentences
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Hilton would likely struggle to persuade a majority of voters to roll back environmental protections.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
She has said she will “fight tooth and nail against any effort to further roll back these fundamental protections.”
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
Washington has since pledged to roll back duties on Indian goods under a trade deal announced earlier this month.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
The start of the year is a natural time to boost prices: for gyms to raise membership fees, streaming services to hike subscription rates, or retailers to roll back holiday discounts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Like sailors hoisting a mighty sail, burly stagehands hauled thick ropes hand over hand to roll back the stage curtain, and the performance began.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
