about-face
Example Sentences
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“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 • Nov. 14, 2025
Treating people who use opioids as deserving of the same right to healthcare as any other American demands an about face to the way methadone is delivered.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2023
The Telegraph reports that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson had asked for advice about face coverings in schools.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2023
“Disney’s about face shows the reputational hit that comes when the public perceives you as being calculating rather than clear in what you believe in and stand for,” said Harris Poll CEO John Gerzema.
From Washington Times • May 25, 2022
They talk about face shape and skin tone, and they point out a bunch of kids who are wearing the wrong colors for their complexions.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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