U-turn
noun
a U -shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to head in the opposite direction from its original course.
U-turns
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pluralof U-turn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Ship-tracking data shows at least eight ships bound for the Red Sea have made U-turns instead of entering the Bab al-Mandab Strait from the south as well.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
He announced that he would resign as prime minister and Labour Party leader in June after a string of scandals, missteps and policy U-turns blighted his leadership.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Already it has forced vessels to go dark, make sudden U-turns and rely on U.S. protection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Legislation to ban conversion practices was first promised in 2018, but was subject to several government U-turns and the resignation of the government's LGBT+ Advisory Panel.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
With every step, frantic golden arrows appeared beneath his feet, bending into U-turns on the floor.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
