U-turn
Example Sentences
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After the U-turn, classes will now finish on 15 July - and not on the proposed earlier date of 5 June.
From BBC • May 12, 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
The industry’s change in sentiment marks a sharp U-turn from the beginning of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
That’s after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open on Friday, only to U-turn a day later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
I do a U-turn and hit the gas.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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