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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The move brought her career full circle, back to her family’s military roots and her lifelong commitment to service.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
You guys bring that full circle with this film.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
The study brings that intention full circle.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
That feels very full circle for your first full-length album.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
You guys bring that full circle with this film.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
The study brings that intention full circle.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
That feels very full circle for your first full-length album.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
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 25 Oct. 2025.
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