turn of events

noun phrase

: a change in what is happening

There has been a dramatic turn of events.

Examples of turn of events in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a shocking turn of events, Juarez was assaulted at the Evolutionary Homes building — one of two attacks that included a shooting at his home in the weeks before the June 20 raids, according to his attorney and authorities. —

Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024 But in a shocking turn of events, everything came crashing down. —

Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 June 2024 The British royal family faced an unprecedented turn of events this year as King Charles and Princess Kate both navigate cancer, and some wondered if the bond might grow stronger between Prince William's wife and father. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 The reveal marks a significant turn of events as the new character enters the Bridgertonverse in the final moments of the finale. —

Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for turn of events

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