do a U-turn
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A Chinese tanker under sanctions with a history of evading U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil appeared to do a U-turn to sail back into the Persian Gulf after trying to exit through the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
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.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
The former transport secretary warned Ms Truss not to have a "tin ear" to voters' concerns about rising living costs and to do a U-turn as soon as possible.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2022
Algeria then appeared to do a U-turn when its mission at the European Union issued a statement saying the country had never suspended the treaty.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2022
I do a U-turn and hit the gas.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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