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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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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

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

"I would very much like the minister to turn around and say Public Health Wales will look at this," she said.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

“And then they turn around and weaponized” it against Cancino.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

And when I turn around, my thirteen are huddled together in the corner, like Helena was.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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