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
The move came after the Financial Times reported External link the president planned to roll back tariffs to ease affordability concerns in America.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Meeks, the top Democrat on the US House Foreign Affairs committee, said the measure on Canada is the first of several bills he plans to introduce that aim to roll back Trump's signature trade action.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
He shaved and dressed quickly, watching the mist roll back over the fields and the early morning sun break through.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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