undo

Example Sentences

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But the judge said he had no authority to undo Essayli’s designation as first assistant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"No sentence can undo the trauma of what she endured. But we hope today marks the beginning of her journey toward the bright, safe, and happy future she deserves," the judge told the court.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Just last month, a superior court judge in Santa Barbara County said prior intervention by the federal government wasn’t enough to undo an earlier order that kept the pipeline shut down.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

A single, highly public moral failure could undo everything.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

She sat on the bed and watched him put away his hat and undo the button on his collar and brush his hair.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers