turn of events
Example Sentences
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It is a quite incredible turn of events, reminiscent of when United's Norman Whiteside was called into Northern Ireland World Cup squad in 1982, also after just two senior appearances.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Succinctly describe a time, place and activity that affected you: a rite of passage, a pivotal career move, a tragedy or unexpected turn of events.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A deadly outbreak on a cruise ship has been a worrying turn of events for all of us who lived through a global pandemic.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
It is a radical turn of events for businesses that started 2026 forecasting that travel demand would fuel strong profits and touting plans to expand routes and open new lounges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
The unfortunate explosion of fireworks in the water tower—and subsequent dousing of the president and the newly signed victory quilt—was a somewhat surprising turn of events.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
