turn the tide
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A pair of Smith penalties after the break stretched England's lead out to 18-10 and England seemed to be turning the tide of the contest, with Underhill and Itoje both burrowing deep for turnovers.
From BBC
Faster charging speeds aren’t likely to turn the tide for EV sales.
From Barron's
Faster charging speeds aren’t likely to turn the tide for EV sales.
From Barron's
Target had already announced plans to boost spending by $1 billion this year to turn the tide, investing in stores and technology.
Ultimately, delegates are trying to turn the tide of low public confidence, analysts noted.
From Barron's
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