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undo

[uhn-doo] / ʌnˈdu /




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“These actions do not undo the harm caused or excuse our role in it,” Callaway wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

In a recent press briefing, Warsh said the Fed cannot use a "magic wand" to undo years of above-target inflation and must stay patient as price growth cools gradually.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The all-terrain tires undo some of this good work; the taller sidewalls mean more deflection in sharp cornering, a less crisp steering response, and a bit more tire noise at highway speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Losing coverage does not merely undo the benefits of having had it before.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

She tried to undo the knot around her waist first, but when she’d pulled it so tight that she could hardly breathe, she gave up and worked on the other end.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

The two-segment operating model undoes changes made by former chief executive Bernard Looney that were initiated as part of BP’s pivot to lower-carbon sources of energy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

It’s nothing grand, just a palm-sized sweetness waiting for me in the freezer, but it undoes me every time.

From Salon Dec. 2, 2025

The decision undoes a ruling by US District Judge Maame E Frimpong in Los Angeles, who had said that there is a "mountain of evidence" showing the raids were violating the US Constitution.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2025

The decision by an 11-judge 9th Circuit panel undoes one made last year by a three-judge panel of the same court.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2024

Then she undoes the main lock, plus the extra chain she keeps on the door whenever we’re in here together.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Pamela Price was recalled in 2024 and replaced by Ursula Jones Dickson, who quickly undid many of Price’s signature policies.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

With an ample majority of the 117 members present in the 130-seat chamber, lawmakers undid a rule that since 2020 had limited the president's ability to impose states of emergency.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

And whatever your case for tariffs is, the way we implemented them undid it completely.

From Slate Apr. 22, 2026

On Monday, the board undid two mistakes that should never have been made.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2026

He put his hand to his throat and undid the iron clasp at the collar of his jacket.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

While Gay was undone by the grubber, Lawrence came through multiple deliveries that spat and hit him on the body to further his case for long-term retention in the team.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

This is a powerful dynasty that could be undone by paper.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Rep. John Larson, 78, was undone by his plans to expand Social Security.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Enthusiasm around artificial intelligence had sent some stocks surging too far, too fast this year — and to some extent, that came undone in July.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

The old Hessian, his jacket loosened and sash undone, sat at the table, toying with the small cup.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi

"I think that would absolutely go a long way to… undoing some of the disdain towards the water companies and get people on board to help look after our water resources."

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The appellate panel voiced serious doubts about undoing the consent decree at oral arguments in June.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

“Try again,” my instructor said, after undoing my mess.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

In LaSalle’s opinion, echoed by many critics at the time, the maudlin elements of the film’s third act are its undoing.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

If I commit to this dive, there’s no undoing it.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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