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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Over two decades later, Hannah, now 22, is following in her mother’s nursing footsteps — and in a full circle moment, the two of them have worked together at St. Vincent’s NICU for nearly a year.
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David Chiu, People.com, 16 May 2025
Leah Millis | Reuters The market has almost come full circle.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Bakare was also overwhelmed by the way the moment came full circle and shared an update video.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Realistic or not, the Netflix thriller comes full circle.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 16 May 2025
Leah Millis | Reuters The market has almost come full circle.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Bakare was also overwhelmed by the way the moment came full circle and shared an update video.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Realistic or not, the Netflix thriller comes full circle.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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