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
Just as crash diets rarely lead to sustainable health, organizational turnarounds require patience and long-lasting commitment.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, turnarounds often come with difficult decisions, including layoffs, which are sometimes necessary to streamline operations and stabilize finances.
—Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The decision came as inflation picked up slightly last month, but a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
While the Fed is still expected to cut, a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
The 35-year-old has already gained an impressive rep for his ability to make big turnarounds at struggling programs.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Yet that begat one of the greatest turnarounds in league history, which started with the hiring of Will Kuntz as senior vice-president of player personnel.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The result also capped one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
With quick turnarounds, three games in three days, the same issues persisted throughout.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, turnarounds often come with difficult decisions, including layoffs, which are sometimes necessary to streamline operations and stabilize finances.
—Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The decision came as inflation picked up slightly last month, but a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
While the Fed is still expected to cut, a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
The 35-year-old has already gained an impressive rep for his ability to make big turnarounds at struggling programs.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Yet that begat one of the greatest turnarounds in league history, which started with the hiring of Will Kuntz as senior vice-president of player personnel.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The result also capped one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
With quick turnarounds, three games in three days, the same issues persisted throughout.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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