turn of events
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Succinctly describe a time, place and activity that affected you: a rite of passage, a pivotal career move, a tragedy or unexpected turn of events.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A deadly outbreak on a cruise ship has been a worrying turn of events for all of us who lived through a global pandemic.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
It is a radical turn of events for businesses that started 2026 forecasting that travel demand would fuel strong profits and touting plans to expand routes and open new lounges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Evelyn also was upset by the turn of events, her mother said, “but she didn’t cry.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
He kept trying to be nice to me and, in an unexpected turn of events, his kindness left me angry and confused.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
