about-face

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The fund capped client redemptions at 5%, an about-face from the firm’s decision to pay out all requests earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Kelly has done an even starker about-face on one of her favorite topics these days: trans issues, on which she used to be passably sympathetic.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

The about-face in oil prices quickly helped dampen a stock-market rally.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Discovery makes a high-profile about-face two years after stripping the ‘HBO’ brand from the streaming service’s name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

He fought his way upward, but Donovan kicked wildly, “They did an about-face, Greg. They’re leaving. Dave! Hey, Da-a-ave!”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov