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turnabout

[turn-uh-baut] / ˈtɜrn əˌbaʊt /


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That Grynkewich’s reassurance was needed at all in Europe also marks a turnabout for an alliance that once believed it had won the Cold War and harvested a peace dividend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

He requires them to appear before the public and deny that any meaningful turnabout occurred.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

This turnabout looks a lot like a concession to Jackson’s critiques.

From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026

The company’s turnabout moved Goldman Sachs to raise the stock to a Buy from a Hold last week, while upping its price target to $80 from $64.

From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025

Now, in a complete turnabout, my panic made everything seem the same.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi




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