about-face

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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 highlights the growing squeeze on fund managers who must balance mounting requests from clients who want out against the interests of investors left in the funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 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