roll back
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Hilton would likely struggle to persuade a majority of voters to roll back environmental protections.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
His department hasn’t taken steps to expand access or roll back longstanding federal warnings against its consumption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
She has said she will “fight tooth and nail against any effort to further roll back these fundamental protections.”
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
The move came after the Financial Times reported External link the president planned to roll back tariffs to ease affordability concerns in America.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
I connect the headphones to my iPod and roll back to my painting.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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