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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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The food and beverage company logged higher profit and revenue in the latest quarter, as steps to turn around its snacks business are starting to bear fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She explained she has hope the situation can turn around and that the outbreaks are very much “containable” — but only if the country acts quickly to control it.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Read: Can Adobe’s next CEO turn around its battered stock?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Tottenham also have a bit of positivity and momentum after Wednesday's home win over Atletico Madrid, even though it wasn't enough to turn around their Champions League tie.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Then during social studies, I turn around to pass back a worksheet to see a quiet girl who transferred into my class last week—I think her name is Skyler—totally staring at me.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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