full circle
adverb
: through a series of developments that lead back to the original source, position, or situation or to a complete reversal of the original position
—usually used in the phrase come full circle
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Callaghan added that the moment felt full circle.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2026
And then, the surprise came full circle.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
The Southern California native has come full circle in an effort to reboot his career and that of Sac State.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
For Jessica Brustad, the delivery of the ukuleles was a full circle moment after her mom had spent more than a month caring for her and her family in Seattle.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2026
And then, the surprise came full circle.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
The Southern California native has come full circle in an effort to reboot his career and that of Sac State.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
For Jessica Brustad, the delivery of the ukuleles was a full circle moment after her mom had spent more than a month caring for her and her family in Seattle.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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