about-face

Example Sentences

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In a sudden about face, and with less than 48 hours to go before the G20 conference, the US announced that it would be sending a small team of its in-country diplomats to the handover ceremony, but that it wouldn't take part in any discussions.

From BBC

“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

One of the boat passengers is Zue Jernstedt, a veteran and member of About Face: Veterans Against the War.

From Slate

Tells us, @_timhernandez, what was the moment you realized you needed an about face?

From Washington Times

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