as in irreversible
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not capable of being changed; impossible to revoke
She has made an irrevocable decision. an irrevocable change
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Recent Examples of irrevocable
Moving a team out of a World Cup host city could set Canadian soccer back in an irrevocable way.
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Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Amidst these legal proceedings, Bianchi posits a grim outlook should existing disputes culminate in an irrevocable divide within the NASCAR circuit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The economics of cable are in seemingly irrevocable decline.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Imagine the life of a turkey where a kind farmer feeds and tends to it every day until suddenly, on the day before Thanksgiving, the situation takes an irrevocable turn for the worse.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Amidst these legal proceedings, Bianchi posits a grim outlook should existing disputes culminate in an irrevocable divide within the NASCAR circuit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The economics of cable are in seemingly irrevocable decline.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Imagine the life of a turkey where a kind farmer feeds and tends to it every day until suddenly, on the day before Thanksgiving, the situation takes an irrevocable turn for the worse.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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Millions of men were subjected to an unwanted and irreversible medical procedure in what is now widely regarded as a serious violation of human rights.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
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Scientists have said that in order to avoid some of the worst and most irreversible impacts of climate change, policymakers should try to limit warming to that benchmark.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Continuous learning, skill development and strong leadership are irreplaceable.—
Calvin Rasode,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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Ted’s store was filled with items that had long passed their expiration dates, but to the neighborhood, these products—like Ted himself—were irreplaceable.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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As crucial days and hours pass, aid groups say Trump’s order has already caused irreparable harm.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
31 Jan. 2025
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The nonprofit organizations are alleging that the funding freeze would cause irreparable harm to their members.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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