U-turn
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It’s not exactly a U-turn from the formula that in “Normal”—as in Normal, Minn.—Mr.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Meta was preparing to backtrack on the deal, a complicated U-turn given that investors had already received returns.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
A 79-year-old woman who was not affiliated with the school had been trying to make a U-turn in the school parking lot, according to Glendale Police Sgt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
In 2014 organisers had to make a swift U-turn over a bizarre plan to blow up the famous Red Road flats as part of the opening ceremony.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The bee made a U-turn and came right back and—zap—stung Joey right on his arm.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
So far, at least seven oil tankers have made U-turns close to Yemen since the embargo.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
He announced that he would resign as prime minister and Labour Party leader in June after a string of scandals, missteps and policy U-turns blighted his leadership.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Starmer won a landslide general election victory two years ago - but he began losing public support within weeks of arriving in Downing Street after a series of polcy mis-steps and U-turns.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Maritime intelligence firm Windward said in a Thursday report that five vessels made U-turns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
With every step, frantic golden arrows appeared beneath his feet, bending into U-turns on the floor.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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