turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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As the season comes to a close a sudden turn of events leaves their futures uncertain.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 May 2026
This was another fates-or-hobgoblins turn of events, but many Americans took that profound luck as their rightful due.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In another unexpected turn of events, meme stock GameStop made a bid to fully acquire e-commerce platform eBay.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Barring an unexpected turn of events, the 48-year-old — who is keen to remain at St James’ Park and retains support from the club’s ownership and hierarchy — will be in charge going into the 2026-27 campaign.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 May 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 May 2026
This was another fates-or-hobgoblins turn of events, but many Americans took that profound luck as their rightful due.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In another unexpected turn of events, meme stock GameStop made a bid to fully acquire e-commerce platform eBay.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Barring an unexpected turn of events, the 48-year-old — who is keen to remain at St James’ Park and retains support from the club’s ownership and hierarchy — will be in charge going into the 2026-27 campaign.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 May 2026
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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