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as in reverting
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as in sweeping
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about-facing
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That also means that either reverting BIOS settings or performing an OS reset is possible.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026 -
The stadium also has a different name, reverting back to Sporting Park after its 10-year agreement with Children’s Mercy expired.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Flying Roos entered the South America debut event with a win in Auckland, New Zealand and a second-place finish to the British crew in Perth but Slingsby said his crew didn't find its rhythm in Brazil until sweeping the four races on Day 2 on Guanabara Bay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Filmmakers have used the Civil War as a setting for many decades now, inspiring stories of epic military battles, romantic melodramas, and even satires, from sweeping Best Picture winners like Gone With the Wind (1939) to revisionist Westerns like Django Unchained (2012).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Business leaders emphasized that even after the recent Supreme Court decision striking down major portions of the tariffs, the impacts remain.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Taylor thought the Supreme Court striking down many tariffs would spare the chocolate house from raising prices, but packaging costs remain too high for that.—
Isaac Tellechea,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The showrunner, who began his career as an actor on shows like Little House on the Prairie before pivoting to behind-the-camera work, recalls Sullivan flipping the line of questioning to underline his point.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said police found a folding blade knife, brass knuckles, a hammer and a bowing knife in the home, as well as a large bottle of bleach.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the adjacent Western Wall in the Old City — the holiest site in the world where Jews can pray — dozens of men and women were seen bowing their heads in prayer.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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In February 2025, a three-justice panel from California's 2nd District Court of Appeal ordered a retrial after overturning his conviction, citing concerns about a possible language barrier involving one of the jurors who found Heaps guilty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The cause of the boat overturning is being investigated and the number of passengers on board and how many are unaccounted for remains unclear, according to the AP.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was the first to treat the world to the brain-bending sight of a rocket landing itself.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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This may occur due to the neck bending forward, compressing the veins, the authors suggested.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The flat roofline and angled exterior are complemented by a curving stair and lush garden just beyond.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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When planning out your garden wall, consider curving the edges upward.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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“About-facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about-facing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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