about-face

Example Sentences

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In a sudden about face, and with less than 48 hours to go before the G20 conference, the US announced that it would be sending a small team of its in-country diplomats to the handover ceremony, but that it wouldn't take part in any discussions.

From BBC

“Especially given the about face on the prior China restrictions, we are optimistic that quarterly China sales could stabilize sooner rather than later,” Chin said.

From MarketWatch

One of the boat passengers is Zue Jernstedt, a veteran and member of About Face: Veterans Against the War.

From Slate

“JohnFetterman saw veterans getting arrested and laughed,” the veterans group About Face posted Thursday on social media alongside a video of the Pennsylvania Democrat walking and waving the flag.

From Washington Times

The abrupt about face by a public broadcaster notorious for its often vicious, one-sided coverage reflected Poland’s febrile political atmosphere as loyalists of the defeated Law and Justice party scramble to keep their jobs by presenting themselves as victims of persecution and of a compromised election.

From New York Times