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
The about-face also could provide an avenue for three-time Olympian David Hearn and other defendants to sue the government and press for sanctions against the prosecutors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The company offered no real reason for the about-face, other than a public statement declaring in part, “We believe that Artificial will be better served if it were released by a different studio.”
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 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
There was no way to test our dreams, however, unless Rosy did an about-face from her determination to rely completely on classical X-ray diffraction techniques.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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
