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turnover

[turn-oh-ver] / ˈtɜrnˌoʊ vər /
NOUN
brain drain
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While experienced workers have been “protected” by low layoffs, recent graduates have suffered from a lack of turnover among more experienced workers, Kantenga said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

When Villa played those riskier passes, Spurs' attackers immediately turned and pressed backwards, converging around the player in possession and increasing the chances of a turnover.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

If the regulator's views on Meta are confirmed, the EU can impose a fine of up to six percent of the company's total worldwide annual turnover.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Trailing by three with 25 seconds left, James pressured the ball in the backcourt, forcing a turnover that gave L.A. the ball back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

There is a constant and surprisingly rapid turnover of the receptor cells, with new ones emerging from basal cells within a few days.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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