turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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In an unexpected turn of events, the USCC rejected all four hemp applicants, per industry stalwart, Rod Kite.
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Robert Hoban, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Not everyone is a fan, with a certain number of techno purists side-eyeing the style, a generally predictable turn of events that follows the tradition of many veteran dance scenesters hating on new styles that lean into pop and generally commercialize underground sounds and scenes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
His younger sister Brittany shared her disbelief, describing the devastating turn of events.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
In a strange turn of events, Tropicana Field was initially designated by the state to become a staging area for first responders and emergency management services in the aftermath of the storm.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Robert Hoban, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Not everyone is a fan, with a certain number of techno purists side-eyeing the style, a generally predictable turn of events that follows the tradition of many veteran dance scenesters hating on new styles that lean into pop and generally commercialize underground sounds and scenes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
His younger sister Brittany shared her disbelief, describing the devastating turn of events.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
In a strange turn of events, Tropicana Field was initially designated by the state to become a staging area for first responders and emergency management services in the aftermath of the storm.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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