as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
we were at a loss to explain this turnaround in our daughter's attitude toward her studies
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Recent Examples of turnarounds
Quadrivio does not do turnarounds or deep operational distress transformations.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
These strategies include quicker processing turnarounds for contracts with behavioral health organizations and job recruitment, preventative infrastructure maintenance and faster deliveries of social services.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
This phase is where investors often misunderstand turnarounds.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The platform is also bringing advertisers into short-form projects, describing the format as attractive to brands that want rapid turnarounds.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Edmondson says Ford’s experience under CEO Alan Mulally exemplified the principle that turnarounds are works-in-progress that improve with honest feedback.
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Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns has been at the center of those turnarounds.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
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CBS News,
9 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
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Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
These strategies include quicker processing turnarounds for contracts with behavioral health organizations and job recruitment, preventative infrastructure maintenance and faster deliveries of social services.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
This phase is where investors often misunderstand turnarounds.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The platform is also bringing advertisers into short-form projects, describing the format as attractive to brands that want rapid turnarounds.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Edmondson says Ford’s experience under CEO Alan Mulally exemplified the principle that turnarounds are works-in-progress that improve with honest feedback.
—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns has been at the center of those turnarounds.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
—
CBS News,
9 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnarounds
reversals
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Short dramas are about big emotions and dramatic reversals; the heroes and villains are generally clearly delineated.
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For more on Lilly granting access of its drug to one person, go here; to read more on M&A, go here; to learn more about the hair loss drug, go here; and for more on the FDA’s reversals, go here and here.
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“Turnarounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnarounds. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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