turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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Sources said Turness, the BBC News chief, was blocked by the board from making a statement, a turn of events that is said to have left her furious.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
This turn of events reveals that Carol’s emotions are the Joined’s kryptonite.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Grande picked an audience member to perform opposite with, instead of her usual scene partner Erivo as Elphaba.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
After a shocking turn of events, the Chicago Cubs ended up watching Shota Imanaga head into free agency this winter.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
This turn of events reveals that Carol’s emotions are the Joined’s kryptonite.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Grande picked an audience member to perform opposite with, instead of her usual scene partner Erivo as Elphaba.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
After a shocking turn of events, the Chicago Cubs ended up watching Shota Imanaga head into free agency this winter.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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