do an about-face

Example Sentences

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This is after Mr. Hogan first announced to fanfare that the new bridge under construction would have bicycle and pedestrian facilities, only to do an about-face when construction was set to begin.

From Washington Post

It made new calculations based on the response to the decision by Tesla and Musk to do an about-face, and settled on a strike price of $484.35.

From The Verge

The CDC’s findings and surging case counts across the country were enough for the agency to do an about-face on masking.

From Seattle Times

“They made plans accordingly. For the state to do an about-face . . . it is really unfortunate.”

From Washington Post

Supermarket workers in Texas are urging their employer to do an about-face on its newest mask policy.

From Fox News