turn of events

noun phrase

: a change in what is happening

There has been a dramatic turn of events.

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Mikey Madison: a (fashion) star is born In a surprise turn of events, the Anora frontwoman took home leading actress over Oscar favourite Demi Moore (to say nothing of Brits Cynthia Erivo and Marianne Jean-Baptiste). —

Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025 The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade deadline deal for big man Mark Williams on Saturday night in a surprising turn of events. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025 It was closed for a couple of months, a wrenching turn of events for the young couple, who had just decided to expand the space to accommodate the growing lines that formed outside every night. —

Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 Doncic, who has been a cornerstone for the Mavs, was reportedly stunned by the sudden turn of events. —

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