U-turn

Example Sentences

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The U-turn follows warnings by scientists that Fifa's heat safety measures for the tournament are "inadequate", with temperatures at 14 of the 16 host venues set to exceed dangerous levels.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Investors’ U-turn from last week, when the AI trade sent major stock indexes to records, signaled a stark reality taking hold: While Washington pursues peace talks, the worst oil-supply disruption in history isn’t over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Los Angeles police officers were patrolling the park around 10: 20 p.m. on May 5 when they spotted Johnson abruptly conduct a U-turn in front of them, according to an affidavit filed with the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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

He bounded into the front room, made a U-turn, and came flying back through the kitchen and out the door.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls