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turn around

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  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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At the time of the bid, Ackman promised to turn around Universal's share price, which he said had "languished" due to financial issues not related to the performance of its music business.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“To turn around a squad normally takes four years,” says Arteta, now 44.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Since then, it has worked to turn around the struggling sneaker chain, which was battling heavy losses and dwindling market share.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

They take our data, our time and our attention, and then turn around and monetize it, selling it for profit to ensure that we continue to fund their wives’ frivolous trips into space.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I turn around to see the Obayifo swinging downward.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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