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. 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 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 21 May. 2025.

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