irreversibly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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While there’s no doubt the boycott irreversibly shifted public perception of the franchise in its rebooted state, “Scream 7” managed a record-breaking opening weekend gross of $63.6 million, the franchise’s largest before inflation is adjusted.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
The pre-1960s understanding of the West as irreversibly Christian has slowly re-emerged.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Environment Secretary Steve Reed said "without urgent action our oceans will be irreversibly destroyed".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025
They were united by fears that the spectacular coast was in danger of becoming overdeveloped, heavily industrialized, ecologically diminished and irreversibly privatized.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2025
Unless you make your living as a supermodel, you know what it's like to have at least one physical imperfection that makes you feel irreversibly ugly.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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