as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
more than one London newspaper accused the prime minister of doing an about-turn on the issue
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No reasons have been given publicly for the reversals, though Australian news outlets reported that local Iranian groups as suggesting the women had faced pressure from Tehran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Bryant's organization provided materials to USA Today that did not appear to have concessions or changes made by Target following actions taken last year, and a spokesperson said there have been no new commitments and no reversals.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“About-turns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about-turns. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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