Americans are overweight, and consumers are paying billions in an effort to reverse the tide.

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It may also do something to reverse the tide of economic nationalism that is sweeping Europe.

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He notes that with plummeting birth rates, many European countries have resorted to "baby bonuses" to try to reverse the tide, but the demographic picture remains bleak, while the costs of entitlement programs have exploded.

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But if we get it right if we reverse the tide of social breakdown - as I intend that we will - if we get it right we will create the conditions for a magnificent future for that same generation.

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The IRS has managed to reverse a rising tide of taxpayer victories, and six years may end up sticking nationwide.

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