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turnover

[turn-oh-ver] / ˈtɜrnˌoʊ vər /
NOUN
brain drain
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But these efforts were on hold for a while because of the pandemic closures, and the Smithsonian’s government relations office experienced heavy turnover, as one of its directors had cancer and another died suddenly.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

WM said annual driver turnover is now below 20%, down from 30% earlier in the decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Researchers had previously observed this so-called "turnover" state only in vanadium and iron-only nitrogenases.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

There’s also been turnover at the top, most recently when CEO Ian Choudri took over in 2024 following former Brian Kelly’s resignation after six years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

From inside the shadowy stairwell, the stranger emerged with that bucking sack hoisted on his shoulder and a half-eaten turnover in hand.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

There were 22 accepted flags for 211 yards in penalties, fumbles galore and three turnovers in total.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

Still, Monken has done his best to strike a positive tone—even after his passers combined for three turnovers in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Iraola's Bournemouth side ranked first in the Premier League season for direct attacks and third when it came to high turnovers.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

He demands they show intensity and force turnovers as high up the pitch as possible.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

“It smells like pie, apple or pear, or maybe turnovers, or a crumble. God, I love crumbles. Of all unfairness. Who knew she even knew how to bake?”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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