turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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Despite the turn of events, Gabelman said the announcement of a new lease agreement is imminent.
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The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some may call that turn of events luck, but for a few involved, it felt destined to happen.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Our son stepping up and being there for his dad at work was also a very cool turn of events.
—Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 23 June 2025
This turn of events is now revealing tech companies, previously facing enforcement, pushing for these actions to be forgotten or settled.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some may call that turn of events luck, but for a few involved, it felt destined to happen.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Our son stepping up and being there for his dad at work was also a very cool turn of events.
—Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 23 June 2025
This turn of events is now revealing tech companies, previously facing enforcement, pushing for these actions to be forgotten or settled.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for turn of events
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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