turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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In a days-long investigation, Austin Police interviewed witnesses, some multiple times, to piece together the turn of events that led to Brianna's death.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Such a turn of events led to a celebratory outpouring online, from fans to players to media personalities.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
In another confusing turn of events, no time ran off the clock.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
This was a dire turn of events for Israel’s American supporters.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Such a turn of events led to a celebratory outpouring online, from fans to players to media personalities.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
In another confusing turn of events, no time ran off the clock.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
This was a dire turn of events for Israel’s American supporters.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for turn of events
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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