as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
employees regarded the latest turnabout as a sure sign that management hadn't a clue as to what it was doing
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reversals
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Scientists have a clear understanding of when these reversals have occurred over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025 -
In fact, every apparent breakdown has turned into a bear trap, sparking powerful reversals in the opposite direction.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Turnabouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnabouts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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