do a U-turn

Example Sentences

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A Chinese tanker under sanctions with a history of evading U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil appeared to do a U-turn to sail back into the Persian Gulf after trying to exit through the strait.

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

“You have to do a U-turn and go back.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2022

According to his press service, Mr. Lukashenko gave an “unequivocal order” to “make the plane do a U-turn and land.”

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021

I do a U-turn and hit the gas.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin