turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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Chaos in Jacksonville In a stunning turn of events, Liam Coen is now expected to be the Jaguars’ new head coach.
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
However, in a turn of events, TikTok was restored for users in the states in less than 24 hours, but the latter group of people were out of luck as the app was no longer available in the App store.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Not long ago, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stomach cancer, which progressed rapidly, leaving the family little time to process the turn of events.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
In a historic turn of events, Trump’s swearing-in ceremony took place indoors in the Capitol Rotunda due to frigid weather.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
However, in a turn of events, TikTok was restored for users in the states in less than 24 hours, but the latter group of people were out of luck as the app was no longer available in the App store.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Not long ago, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stomach cancer, which progressed rapidly, leaving the family little time to process the turn of events.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
In a historic turn of events, Trump’s swearing-in ceremony took place indoors in the Capitol Rotunda due to frigid weather.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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