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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Commander Lawrence’s story comes full circle in a way.
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
In March, Falcon Heights came full circle and reinstated its contract with St. Anthony PD, which at first came as a surprise to members of Castile’s family.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 May 2025
Lulu and Georgia has come full circle – as she’s extended her family’s design legacy for a new generation.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The costs to care for more uninsured and sicker patients end up coming full circle in all of our health insurance premiums, as well as Medicare and Social Security expenses.
—Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
In March, Falcon Heights came full circle and reinstated its contract with St. Anthony PD, which at first came as a surprise to members of Castile’s family.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 May 2025
Lulu and Georgia has come full circle – as she’s extended her family’s design legacy for a new generation.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The costs to care for more uninsured and sicker patients end up coming full circle in all of our health insurance premiums, as well as Medicare and Social Security expenses.
—Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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