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turn around

Idioms  
  1. Reverse the direction or course of something or someone, as in He has a way of turning around a failing business, or If someone doesn't turn him around he's headed for trouble. [Late 1800s]


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"There's a sizeable market to conquer," said Versloot, who was brought in just over a year ago to turn around BIC's fortunes after years of depressed sales.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The cuts are a part of a multiyear restructuring plan led by CEO Enrique Lores to turn around the company’s performance and cut costs while investing more in AI integration.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

So you could give them assets now, and they could turn around and sell the assets without incurring much if anything in taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

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

Before Frederick could turn around, Powell stood behind him.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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