turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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And in the dream sequence: So this is a strange turn of events.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In an unexpected turn of events, two versions of Mickey, both played by Pattinson, end up existing at once, and must team up to save the day.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
And mountain biking and snowboarding became my lane in a very unexpected turn of events.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2025
In my view, that’s a disturbing turn of events in a nation that celebrates free and creative expression.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In an unexpected turn of events, two versions of Mickey, both played by Pattinson, end up existing at once, and must team up to save the day.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
And mountain biking and snowboarding became my lane in a very unexpected turn of events.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2025
In my view, that’s a disturbing turn of events in a nation that celebrates free and creative expression.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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