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a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
we were at a loss to explain this turnaround in our daughter's attitude toward her studies
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Recent Examples of turnarounds
The 35-year-old has already gained an impressive rep for his ability to make big turnarounds at struggling programs.
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Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Yet that begat one of the greatest turnarounds in league history, which started with the hiring of Will Kuntz as senior vice-president of player personnel.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The result also capped one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
With quick turnarounds, three games in three days, the same issues persisted throughout.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
For all the consternation those poor starts created, both teams have since authored two of the biggest turnarounds in the entire league, with Philadelphia riding a six-game winning streak that is the NFL’s second-longest active streak.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Over her 27-year coaching career, Roberts has successfully transformed college programs, achieving complete turnarounds at Chico State, Pacific and Utah.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Whilst Uniqlo may be categorised as a fast fashion brand due to its global reach and affordability, the company’s ethos goes beyond the quick turnarounds that define the industry.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
However, these previous initiatives have not resulted in significant turnarounds.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Yet that begat one of the greatest turnarounds in league history, which started with the hiring of Will Kuntz as senior vice-president of player personnel.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The result also capped one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
With quick turnarounds, three games in three days, the same issues persisted throughout.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
For all the consternation those poor starts created, both teams have since authored two of the biggest turnarounds in the entire league, with Philadelphia riding a six-game winning streak that is the NFL’s second-longest active streak.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Over her 27-year coaching career, Roberts has successfully transformed college programs, achieving complete turnarounds at Chico State, Pacific and Utah.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Whilst Uniqlo may be categorised as a fast fashion brand due to its global reach and affordability, the company’s ethos goes beyond the quick turnarounds that define the industry.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
However, these previous initiatives have not resulted in significant turnarounds.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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