about turn
Britishinterjection
noun
verb
Example Sentences
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In a sudden about turn on Sunday, Macron said France's 1,500 counter-terrorism troops would finally withdraw from its former colony after a two-month stand off since a military coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2023
Even some of Musk’s own supporters, who advocate a broad interpretation of free speech, appeared taken aback by the about turn.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2022
This about turn might have been thought to have damaged public confidence in how Edinburgh has been handling the pandemic.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2020
A few of the filmmakers are professionals; many more are hobbyists or people who fantasize about turn pro.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2010
Shields, knowing that in a few minutes he would not have time to reach the front line, even if guides did arrive, gave the order to "about turn," and marched back.
From The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. by Hills, John David
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