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sharp turn

NOUN
dogleg
Synonyms


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They expertly steer the story around one sharp turn after another, with many a secret exposed and the principals adjusting their outlooks on the fly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Academy Award-winning documentary director Daniel Roher was back at Sundance on Thursday for the film festival's opening day, showcasing a sharp turn in his work.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

And while their breakup appeared friendly at first, things took a sharp turn when Sudeikis served Wilde with custody documents while she was speaking onstage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

The sharp turn in Ola's fortunes is making investors - especially those who bought in at high IPO valuations - nervous.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

Another boom sounded and Magdalys swerved the dactyl into a sharp turn and then swooped low.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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