turn of events
Example Sentences
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In a somewhat surreal turn of events, his wife Olivia is currently pregnant with twins.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
A deadly outbreak on a cruise ship has been a worrying turn of events for all of us who lived through a global pandemic.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
It is a radical turn of events for businesses that started 2026 forecasting that travel demand would fuel strong profits and touting plans to expand routes and open new lounges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Wall Street traders who have been pricing in “absolute chaos” for markets as the Iran conflict enters its second week are likely to end up disappointed barring a dramatic turn of events.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
Penelope looked around the room and considered this unexpected turn of events.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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