turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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In an abrupt turn of events, the New Orleans Saints will enter the 2025 NFL season with a new starting quarterback under center.
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
And barring an improbable turn of events, the Celtics’ repeat title hopes are all but up in flames.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Ellie’s gets bitten After fleeing the TV station and killing two Wolves in a remixed turn of events, Ellie and Dina find themselves in a subway tunnel besieged by both WLF and infected.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
The other musicians, however, weren’t initially thrilled with this turn of events.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
And barring an improbable turn of events, the Celtics’ repeat title hopes are all but up in flames.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Ellie’s gets bitten After fleeing the TV station and killing two Wolves in a remixed turn of events, Ellie and Dina find themselves in a subway tunnel besieged by both WLF and infected.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
The other musicians, however, weren’t initially thrilled with this turn of events.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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