turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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Opposition groups moved into the capital Damascus overnight on Saturday in a stunning turn of events after a yearslong stalemate in the war.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
In his speech Sunday, Biden claimed some credit for the recent turn of events in Syria, as uncertain as its future may be.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
In a stunning turn of events, Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime has collapsed.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Dec. 2024
In another surprising turn of events following a hectic week for K-pop girl groups, Loossemble has parted ways with their label CTDENM just over a year after their re-debut.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
In his speech Sunday, Biden claimed some credit for the recent turn of events in Syria, as uncertain as its future may be.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
In a stunning turn of events, Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime has collapsed.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Dec. 2024
In another surprising turn of events following a hectic week for K-pop girl groups, Loossemble has parted ways with their label CTDENM just over a year after their re-debut.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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