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This week saw Donald Trump unveil plans for a "Golden Dome" missile defence system over the US, the UK government do a U-turn on its controversial winter fuel payment policy, and comedy fans say goodbye to Cheers actor George Wendt.

From BBC

“There was an order for them to do a U-turn,” DiGiacomo said.

“I’ve had property tours set up where I’m standing out there to meet someone and they pretty much do a U-turn, just because of the way it looks,” Mexia said.

They also outlined a plan to rebrand as Sixways Rugby, although that upset so many supporters that they quickly had to do a U-turn.

From BBC

After the arresting officer exited his vehicle, Mr. Filiberto tried to do a U-turn to escape the traffic stop before losing control and falling off his bike, police reported.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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