Example Sentences

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By the time Monday’s closing bell rang in the U.S., major indexes had reversed their earlier losses and were trading higher.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Yet that pattern had reversed in recent days, as many tech names fell out of favor and investors flocked to havens like food and beverage makers.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

And sure enough, it wasn’t long before he had reversed IUP’s fortunes entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

On Tuesday, Netanyahu's office announced that he had reversed a decision made the previous day to appoint former navy commander Vice Adm Eli Sharvit as the next Shin Bet chief.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

After my tour of the school, Mom and Dad had reversed sides on whether I should go or not.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio