Sentence examples for Reversal of progress from inspiring English sources

However, the report highlights instances of complacency and even the reversal of progress in some countries.

This shocking reversal of progress on food security is the result of many factors: climate shocks, crop failures and, of course, the global financial crisis itself.

But if there is a longer-term reversal of progress, and if it poisons the international mood that currently favors action, that's where you start to worry.

The dramatic reversal of progress in this area has left campaigners despondent, because in the first decade of the 21st century many felt there was a genuine prospect of eliminating rough sleeping entirely.

The same reversal of progress may be the fate awaiting Paraguay if neighbours Brazil and Argentina, along with other countries in the region, fail in their bid to reinstate Fernando Lugo to the presidency.

That research showed that while death rates have declined for all other age groups, white Americans between the ages of 45 and 54 saw a reversal of progress: Their death rates ticked upward each year between 1999 and 2013.

The main reason for Japan falling down the rankings in the WEF's index was "reversals of progress" in political empowerment.

As a result, MDG progress slowed for some goals in some countries and there were even reversals of progress in countries most affected by conflict and displacement.

As for Iraq, despite various horrible attacks, this year has not seen a reversal of previous progress against insurgents.

This change would be a reversal of the progress made in favor of reproductive rights when President Obama took office".

The wider picture here is one of evening the odds and challenging the reversal of social progress that current policy and rhetoric represents.