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Verb
In a moment where diversity initiatives are facing systematic rollback and cultural storytelling is increasingly commodified, the brand’s milestone is less a celebration and more a recalibration. Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 On green energy tax credits, the rollback of the subsidies is a bit less harsh in the Senate bill, but the upper chamber’s version adds a new tax on solar and wind projects if a certain percentage of their components come from China. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 30 June 2025
Noun
For example, the U.S. and Vietnam agreed to a new trade deal that would slap a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese imports—doubling the 10 percent baseline duty imposed on the country when President Trump rolled back his original non-China tariffs for 90 days. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025 Two energy companies with Ohio ties have asked the Trump administration to roll back regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and coal ash. Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rollback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollback
Verb
  • While Minnesota abolished the death penalty over a century ago, the federal murder charges carry a maximum penalty of capital punishment.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 July 2025
  • Minnesota abolished its state death penalty in 1911.
    Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Under this thinking, the U.S. has gotten used to outperforming global markets for years, so a months-long reversal is not necessarily catastrophic.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 July 2025
  • The reversal comes after a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding transgender issues, prompting the appeals court to request new briefs from both sides.
    Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • While the Trump administration has passed temporary waivers on those sanctions, known as the Caesar Act, they can only be permanently repealed by law.
    Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
  • But the bill that passed Congress on Thursday would repeal the part of the 2022 law that established the green bank and rescind money that hadn’t already been obligated to its recipients.
    Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Soviet leader Joseph Stalin had agreed to declare and wage war on Japan three months after the surrender of Nazi Germany.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Before the month comes to a close, Mercury will station retrograde in Leo, activating your 12th house of secrets, surrender and your subconscious, bringing up old memories or inhibitions that have been clouding your clarity.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Twenty-four flights have been canceled at DIA as of 4:30 p.m. A ground delay has been issued at DIA from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
  • On June 18, the Princess of Wales canceled her appearance at Royal Ascot at the last minute.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • For starters, many early independence movements in Latin America were linked to the abolition of slavery—most notably in Haiti.
    Book Marks July 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
  • Officials also believe the curriculum provides students with an in-depth understanding of the abolition of slavery, highlights the importance of events like Juneteenth and the Civil Rights Movement, and celebrates the contributions of Black Texans.
    Jaden Edison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters.
    Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
  • Experts say Camp Mystic's requests to amend the FEMA map could have been an attempt to avoid the requirement to carry flood insurance, to lower the camp's insurance premiums or to pave the way for renovating or adding new structures under less costly regulations.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • In notable court cases, a 1981 Arkansas law mandating this was struck down as a violation of church-state separation; the Supreme Court struck down a similar Louisiana law in 1987.
    Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 8 July 2025
  • Virtually all restrictions on an athlete transferring from one college to another have been struck down.
    Ryan Swanson, Sportico.com, 8 July 2025

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