turnabout
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The Louvre heist revealed that thieves are increasingly stealing gold, bronze and jewels more than traditional paintings—a turnabout from a century ago when a thief stole its “Mona Lisa,” later recovered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Even if he fails in court, Cohen’s turnabout has muddied the case in the court of public opinion, letting Trump claim vindication.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
The turnabout came after French daily Le Monde threw the spotlight on Fedorova's ties to 74-year-old Bollore.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
He requires them to appear before the public and deny that any meaningful turnabout occurred.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
There was no single reason for the sudden turnabout, the surprising upswing, the unexpected rash of sales.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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