about-face

Example Sentences

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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

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday defended the Trump administration's recent about-face to temporarily extend a sanctions waiver that allowed the sale of Russian oil already at sea.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The about-face in oil prices quickly helped dampen a stock-market rally.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Discovery makes a high-profile about-face two years after stripping the ‘HBO’ brand from the streaming service’s name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Every time he gets to where I’m standing, he does an about-face and walks in the other direction.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead