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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Yet things have come almost full circle.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Call Cafe 333 a full circle moment for Martin, who founded Social Cabaret with her brother, Cas Minniear, in 2021.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
As both a fan of the sport and a North Carolina native, this is truly a full circle moment for me in my career.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Filmmakers from across the world are making their way to Cincinnati in what will be a full circle affair.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Call Cafe 333 a full circle moment for Martin, who founded Social Cabaret with her brother, Cas Minniear, in 2021.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
As both a fan of the sport and a North Carolina native, this is truly a full circle moment for me in my career.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Filmmakers from across the world are making their way to Cincinnati in what will be a full circle affair.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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