Sentence examples for but irrevocable from inspiring English sources

Other bold strokes by Mr. Mobutu would also backfire, contributing to the slow, but irrevocable decline in his power.

And having the Dalai Lama appear on TV as the leader of Tibet during the Olympics would be an irrevocable recognition of his leadership - galling, but irrevocable.

But the irrevocable has not yet happened.

But no irrevocable steps have yet been taken, and such drastic actions still can be avoided if the coming days see a significant reduction in the violence that has killed more then 120 people and wounded thousands.

The statement is a serious but not irrevocable setback to the Northern Irish peace effort, which has faltered as trust has broken down between Roman Catholic nationalists, who want the province to unite with the Irish Republic, and Protestant unionists, who want stronger ties with Britain.

We are trying to use the limited resources that we have for the mission of the church, and we want people to be on board about that". The cardinal and lay leaders of committees he appointed to examine the finances and propose improvements characterized the situation as serious, but not irrevocable.

In Part 2 of the book, David sees a sailor on the street who made him ''think of home — perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.'' But the sailor also, as they pass, returns him to another ''home.'' This is the home of his sexuality that is both hidden and apparent.

That reality was now on the record but was it irrevocable?

The treaties may declare the euro "irrevocable", but treaties can be changed.

DNA investigations are in general thought of as flawless and irrevocable, but the diagnostic approach can be critical.

Death is not a purpose, not a completion or fulfillment of anything, but rather the irrevocable loss of life.