do a U-turn
Example Sentences
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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
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
He has found that applicants in their 20s are particularly likely to do a U-turn on contract work, versus full-time employment, and thus often prefers experienced candidates.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2022
According to his press service, Mr. Lukashenko gave an “unequivocal order” to “make the plane do a U-turn and land.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2021
I do a U-turn and hit the gas.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
