turn the corner

idiom

: to get past the most difficult area or period in something and begin to improve

The company claims it has turned the corner and will be profitable soon.

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Listen to this article With Colorado’s rebuilding youth movement in full swing as the club attempts to turn the corner after consecutive 100-loss seasons, here are five Rockies prospects with the most at stake as non-roster invites in big-league spring training. —

Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025 Hunter can play on both sides of the ball and bring some excitement to a Cleveland team that is looking to turn the corner after a setback year. —

Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025 But the only way for the Giants to turn the corner in their rebuild will be for Schoen’s draft picks to make big leaps this season. —

Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 26 July 2024 And over the last few months, ALB has been beginning to turn the corner. —

Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turn the corner

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