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turn the tide

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But whether the issues alone will be enough to "turn the tide for foreign investors to come back in droves to the Indian markets, remains uncertain", says Singh.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The company plans to invest about $6 billion this year in its stores, workers and technology to turn the tide.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 16, 2026

"Our extra investment and modernisation is beginning to turn the tide, but we know there's a long way to go," she added.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2026

Faster charging speeds aren’t likely to turn the tide for EV sales.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 2026

She was losing her son, and she was not sure how to turn the tide.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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