U-turn

Example Sentences

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About nine million pensioners also got the Winter Fuel Payment in 2025/2026, worth £200 or £300, after a government U-turn over eligibility.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Seven months ago, a self-driving Waymo made an illegal U-turn at a traffic light right in front of police officers in San Bruno.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Navy is operating to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports—the tanker made an abrupt U-turn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Elsewhere, Richard Riakporhe is the new British champion and Derek Chisora has appeared to do a U-turn on his retirement plans.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He didn’t want to be in the back room in case Toby made a U-turn and showed up at the door.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss