turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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Hollander, too, will never forget the wild turn of events.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In a surprising turn of events in August, federal prosecutors agreed to drop charges against Macey, 54, without explaining why.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Adeline enlists Hatixhe’s help on the caregiving front, a turn of events that Nana observes with disapproval.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
In a turn of events, the artist born in Caracas, Venezuela moved to Miami to form the DJ duo AtellaGali with Julio Gali in 2012, and landed a record deal with Universal Music Latin’s electronic division Aftercluv Dance Lab.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In a surprising turn of events in August, federal prosecutors agreed to drop charges against Macey, 54, without explaining why.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Adeline enlists Hatixhe’s help on the caregiving front, a turn of events that Nana observes with disapproval.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
In a turn of events, the artist born in Caracas, Venezuela moved to Miami to form the DJ duo AtellaGali with Julio Gali in 2012, and landed a record deal with Universal Music Latin’s electronic division Aftercluv Dance Lab.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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