right-about

Example Sentences

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But Juma, the moment he saw his mistake, hastened to the gate and shouted to the men to right-about and make for the gorge.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert

And with the biggest man in Westville on your side, you’ll see how public opinion will right-about face!”

From Counsel for the Defense by Chapman, Charles M.

You were in such a hurry to send him to the right-about, to condemn him unheard, that you threw him back into my power again.

From Fordham's Feud by Mitford, Bertram

But there a flash of memory pulled me up all-standing, and caused me to give hoots of joy and delight, and sent me to the right-about whence I had come, at a very different pace.

From The Recipe for Diamonds by Hyne, Charles John Cutcliffe Wright

That object achieved, he proposed to turn his visitors to the right-about and send them home.

From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian