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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Choi, the founder of Geem seaweed snacks, said seeing her products in mainstream grocery stores means coming full circle for her experience as an Asian American.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Once again, Hacks is bringing us full circle.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
The Finals have come full circle.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 May 2026
And then there's LeBron James and the possibility the NBA's all-time scoring leader could bring his storied career full circle by coming back home a second time.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Once again, Hacks is bringing us full circle.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
The Finals have come full circle.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 May 2026
And then there's LeBron James and the possibility the NBA's all-time scoring leader could bring his storied career full circle by coming back home a second time.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for full circle
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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