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about-turns

noun

plural of about-turn, British

as in reversals

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite more than one London newspaper accused the prime minister of doing an about-turn on the issue

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Recent Examples of about-turns The specific reasons behind the about-turns are not clear, as both Iraq and Pakistan had earlier received approvals from Iran to transit the strait. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026

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reversals

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These stark reversals on sports betting reflect a broader shift in public opinion.

— Josh Appel, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Those reversals come while at least part of the world community is reexamining the past.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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