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Common collocations with reversal in American Collocation

reversal noun

US /rɪˈvɜrs(ə)l/

sudden

abrupt
dramatic
rapid
sharp
sudden

There is no hint that Frank is unhappy with Martha so why the sudden reversal?

surprising

astonishing
remarkable
unexpected

How was such an astonishing reversal in constitutional practice justified?

complete/partial

complete
partial

We need to have a complete reversal of the current situation.

experience a reversal

experience
suffer
undergo

The decline of goodwill was most precipitous in Mexico, where opinions underwent a complete reversal.

seek a reversal

demand
seek
suggest

Climate change demands a reversal of our moral compass, for which we are plainly unprepared.

mark a reversal

mark
represent
see

The decision in Scotland marks a reversal of previous Labour policy.

of a tendency

decline
pattern
trend

There must be a reversal of the trend of reduced levels of health service funding.

of a decision

decision
policy

Customs and Excise are appealing to the High Court for reversal of the decision.

of roles

role

Both commented that it was a very interesting and productive reversal of roles!

This was a total role reversal for both men.

of luck

fortunes

There are two stories of dramatic reversals of fortune.