turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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At the time of publication, Jones — with whom Kern cheered during their time at Iowa State — does not appear to have remarked publicly on the tragic turn of events.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
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What a stunning turn of events that would be.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
In an unexpected turn of events, Skechers is set to bring its comfort shoe technology to mattresses through a new deal with Serta.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
What a stunning turn of events that would be.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 June 2026
This is a shocking turn of events for the former WAG whose influencer career took off after going viral at Wimbledon a few years ago.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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