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 shocking turn of events both Hyundai and Kia are preparing body-on-frame pickup trucks.
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Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
In a stunning turn of events, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lost his bid for a fifth consecutive term on Sunday after voters turned out in numbers not seen since the fall of communism in the 1990s.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
In a shocking turn of events, accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to the murders of eight women.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
All of which had his teammates, including James, upset about the turn of events.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
In a stunning turn of events, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lost his bid for a fifth consecutive term on Sunday after voters turned out in numbers not seen since the fall of communism in the 1990s.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
In a shocking turn of events, accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to the murders of eight women.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
All of which had his teammates, including James, upset about the turn of events.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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