turn the tide
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But they had their revenge on the Argentine, turning the tide in the 48th minute.
From Barron's
Watkins labelled his manager a "tactical genius" for a triple substitution and change of shape that turned the tide Villa's way.
From Barron's
Amorim tinkered his system once more to try and turn the tide, but his substitution of Casemiro left the Brazilian befuddled.
From Barron's
But recent influx of technology and equipment from China and Russia seems to have helped it turn the tide.
From BBC
Are Man Utd turning the tide or is a 'bad result just around corner'?
From BBC
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