U-turn

Example Sentences

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The recent rally marked a U-turn from just a few months ago, when some analysts projected an oil glut that could push prices as low as $50 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Speaking after the U-turn was announced, she said she wants the ministers to know "they haven't got a clue of what it is to live this life".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It also recently raised prices for AI services, accelerating the U-turn taking shape in an industry previously characterized by cutthroat discounting competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Then he made a U-turn, pulled up near Palacios and called him over to his truck, Sadeh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

A gleaming jet-black top-of-the-line Jaguar coupe performed a tread-melting illegal U-turn, much to the horror of the cab coming head-on.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda