about-face
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Experts say the abrupt about-face on California’s once-heralded nuclear exit reflects a broader trend as the state grapples with an electricity future almost no one saw coming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Lacy Hunt’s about-face on long-term Treasurys marks the end of an era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
In an apparent about-face, Strategy disclosed on Monday a bitcoin monetization program that could include selling the cryptocurrency to build up its U.S. dollar reserves, as well as fund repurchases of common stock.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Kelly has done an even starker about-face on one of her favorite topics these days: trans issues, on which she used to be passably sympathetic.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
He fought his way upward, but Donovan kicked wildly, “They did an about-face, Greg. They’re leaving. Dave! Hey, Da-a-ave!”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
But it wasn’t long before Musk abruptly about-faced and effectively banned the student from X, accusing Sweeney of endangering his personal safety.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
"They know who it is?" asked Slaight, who had about-faced and was marching next to the guy who had whispered the news.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2023
But then Washington about-faced, easing banking restrictions for six months to allow earthquake relief to flow freely to Syria.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2023
But the Supreme Court about-faced, ruling 5-4 in the 1871 cases Knox v.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2020
The men quit, gestured obscenely, about-faced, swayed leisurely back to their van, started it up, and drove out of the gorge.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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