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sharp turn

NOUN
dogleg
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Treasury yield has taken a sharp turn into negative territory, in commentary shared with MarketWatch on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch May 20, 2026

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

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

After a sharp turn at the end of Little Daytona, we entered the town of Caretta.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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