roll back
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What’s more, if the Mag 7 can roll back the years and start having a positive impact on the Dow, it could even reach 53,000 before the World Cup is over.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
For her, Juneteenth is an opportunity to rally others to resist efforts to roll back their freedoms.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
At the same time, Castle was trying to roll back the power of the Trade Unions.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Stadium-linked businesses are backing a proposal that would roll back or eliminate the city’s billboard program and end its exclusive agreement with WOW.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It was obvious that he intended to roll back every privilege we had won over the years.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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