turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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This turn of events left Pegula struggling to regain her footing.
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
While fans are sure to be disappointed by this turn of events, the writing has been on the wall for quite some time.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2024
However, these rules, set by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, might not ultimately be in place on Election Day in a surprising turn of events.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Sep. 2024
This turn of events should lead to a revision of the current strategy in this war, assuming one exists.
—Michael Kofman, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
While fans are sure to be disappointed by this turn of events, the writing has been on the wall for quite some time.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2024
However, these rules, set by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, might not ultimately be in place on Election Day in a surprising turn of events.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Sep. 2024
This turn of events should lead to a revision of the current strategy in this war, assuming one exists.
—Michael Kofman, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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