roll back
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They used the measure as leverage to persuade the mayor and council to roll back the wage hike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
But after the outrage over shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by immigration agents in Minneapolis in January prompted the White House to roll back the policy, he has kept a lower profile.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Economists at Goldman Sachs led by Jan Hatzius said they expect the new Congress to limit the war with Iran and roll back selected tariffs.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Disruptions to global energy supply have intensified concerns among governments about fuel security, prompting many to roll back environmental regulations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Then her eyes roll back, and she goes down without a sigh.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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