turn around
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He quickly decided to evacuate, telling the children to run to higher ground and ordering buses full of students to turn around to flee the area.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Kenvue reported higher profit and sales in the second quarter, boosted by higher prices and volumes, as the company continues working to turn around its business ahead of its acquisition by Kimberly-Clark.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“And then they turn around and weaponized” it against Cancino.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Many in Labour are optimistic that he can begin to turn around their fortunes after disastrous results in elections for the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and councils across England.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Josie’s father racked his brain for another loophole, something the woman hadn’t thought of that would mean he could still turn around and take Josie home with him.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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