turn on a dime
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“This is about Lilly’s ability as a U.S. company to turn on a dime to increase manufacturing,” said a former Novo employee and longtime industry strategist, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the NFL, it isn’t uncommon for the fortunes of crummy teams to turn on a dime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
"In a world where we know that elections can sometimes turn on a dime because of narrow margins, these numbers matter," Crayton said.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2025
Now, scientists from Japan report today in Matter that they have created a bipedal biohybrid bot that can turn on a dime, albeit slowly.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 26, 2024
Her use of a small instrumental ensemble and electronics is also Monteverdian in that it can turn on a dime into popular styles; here, beats and dance music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
