turn the tide
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Spurs' owners are determined to turn the tide and show they remain a 'big six' club.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Celebrating at the grounds of Ashton Town Football Club, Burnham told them it was an "opportunity to turn the tide… make the country feel like it's working again".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
To turn the tide, 88% are considering going after new funders, 49% are looking at collaborative fund-raising with other nonprofits, 36% may share operations with other organizations and 17% would consider merging with other organizations.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
The Stoxx 600 Europe Banks index was down around 7% for the year, threatening to turn the tide on a three-year run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
MacArthur's replacement, General Matthew Ridgway, managed to turn the tide against the enemy, with both sides settling once again along the 38th parallel.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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