about-face

If Democratic Sen. Gary Peters—who in congressional terms is but a 67-year-old whippersnapper—had sought reelection, the messy primary that set up Stevens’ about-face never would’ve happened.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

Anwar's about-face welcoming of Min Aung Hlaing and returning back migrants is partially due to a shift in domestic politics, experts say.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

Malfoy only just got out of the way in time; Harry made a sharp about-face and held the broom steady.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

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

Ben walked down to his father, saluted him sharply, about-faced and shouted, “Dis-missed.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy