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sharp turn

NOUN
dogleg
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Academy Award-winning documentary director Daniel Roher was back at Sundance on Thursday for the film festival's opening day, showcasing a sharp turn in his work.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The U.S. jobs market took a sharp turn for the worse in 2025, and it doesn’t look like hiring will catch fire in the new year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

Twenty years ago, it began a sharp turn in its mindset and business model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Those news conferences have given rise to the nickname 'Tommy Tactics' - a moniker that highlights a sharp turn from Southgate, often criticised for his lack of tactical acumen.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

But ten minutes later, when Roosevelt’s canoes came around a sharp turn, they were unexpectedly swept into another series of rapids.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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