U-turn

Example Sentences

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GDP per capita has been turning upward since Ottawa’s U-turn on immigration, said Shelly Kaushik, an economist at BMO Capital Markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Investors’ U-turn from last week, when the AI trade sent major stock indexes to records, signaled a stark reality taking hold: While Washington pursues peace talks, the worst oil-supply disruption in history isn’t over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

This is the biggest contract U-turn in memory involving a high-profile WSL player, with Shaw on the verge of leaving City just a few days ago.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Seven months ago, a self-driving Waymo made an illegal U-turn at a traffic light right in front of police officers in San Bruno.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

As we made a U-turn and headed away from Garland, I explained my plan for the trip to C Average.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman