turn the corner
idiom
: to get past the most difficult area or period in something and begin to improve
The company claims it has turned the corner and will be profitable soon.
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When Swords did turn the corner on Hidalgo, the sophomore swatted Swords’ layup before staring her down.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
So how did the U.S. finally turn the corner on drug deaths?
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article With Colorado’s rebuilding youth movement in full swing as the club attempts to turn the corner after consecutive 100-loss seasons, here are five Rockies prospects with the most at stake as non-roster invites in big-league spring training.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
Hunter can play on both sides of the ball and bring some excitement to a Cleveland team that is looking to turn the corner after a setback year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
So how did the U.S. finally turn the corner on drug deaths?
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article With Colorado’s rebuilding youth movement in full swing as the club attempts to turn the corner after consecutive 100-loss seasons, here are five Rockies prospects with the most at stake as non-roster invites in big-league spring training.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
Hunter can play on both sides of the ball and bring some excitement to a Cleveland team that is looking to turn the corner after a setback year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Turn the corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20the%20corner. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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