revert
verb (used without object)
to return to a former habit, practice, belief, condition, etc..
had reverted
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past perfectof revert.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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For the memorial game, the Feeneys had reverted to their old batting order, so after Greenberg, the lineup would be wholly composed of Feeney elders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
And by the end of the day, Verstappen had reverted to the original front wing.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2025
Australian news outlets reported that some restaurants had closed, while others had reverted to an analog approach, with some workers taking orders with pens and paper.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
Microsoft 365 Status later said it had reverted an update and saw an improvement in service — soon confirming recovery for impacted services.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
As he’d scavenged, Clare had reverted to walking on all fours, for at certain times, it made sense to keep his nose close to the ground.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
