irreversible
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"Our findings reveal that aging in blood stem cells is not an irreversible fate. Old blood stem cells have the capacity to revert to a youthful state; they can bounce back," said Dr. Ghaffari.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
The shadow of suspicion no longer hung over him but Sapna described the damage as "total and irreversible".
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“While I know words can never be enough, I believe an apology is necessary to recognize the harm and irreversible loss your community has suffered.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
In February 2016, a majority of justices decided only that an almost certainly unconstitutional regulation should be paused so the court could review it before it caused irreversible consequences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Discoveries are moments in an historical process that is intended to be irreversible.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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