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180 degree turn



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He said the missiles had taken a highly convoluted route, even making a 180 degree turn at one point.

From Reuters Jul. 26, 2023

It's something Rory agrees with, and says he's now done a 180 degree turn on the shame he once felt about his experience.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2022

I was finally liking Quentin after his stubbornness in Season One, and then he does a complete 180 degree turn for the worst.

From Forbes May 16, 2015

“A car traveling in a lane doesn’t stop, do a 180 degree turn, and turn around and come the other way.”

From Slate Apr. 11, 2012

When I reached that summit, I grew intensely nervous and within minutes made a 180 degree turn which boosted me into an entirely different mode of thought.

From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann




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