twists and turns

phrase

1
: surprising changes
It's hard to follow all the twists and turns of the plot.
2
: curves and frequent changes of direction
The road through the mountains has many twists and turns.

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Beyond Bars is intense and relentless in its twists and turns. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 Postseason baseball has all types of twists and turns, but the probability of a Rays-Brewers World Series was always in the mix. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026 Upending global trade, plucking a dictator out of Caracas, escalating to full-on war with Iran, shredding alliances, courting despots — the major twists and turns of this administration never end. — Kate Andrews, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 And, in particular, on the figure of Pacciani, who was at the center of a marathon 1994 trial filled with unexpected twists and turns. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twists and turns

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“Twists and turns.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twists%20and%20turns. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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