about-face
noun
1
: a 180° turn to the right from the position of attention
2
: a reversal of direction
3
: a reversal of attitude, behavior, or point of view
about-face
intransitive verb
Examples of about-face in a Sentence
the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters
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The about-face added an unusual chapter to a tense offseason for a regime on the hot seat entering Year 4.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
The reversals are a major about-face from immigration policies under former President Biden, and come as Trump and his top aides have ratcheted up attacks on judges who rule against them, with immigration being at the forefront of many disagreements.
—Janie Har, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
In turn, conservatives have come to Tesla’s defense — a surprising about-face given the right’s typical aversion to EVs.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
In the 2½ seasons since that turnaround, Bryant has become an integral part of a group that has collected big moments to initiate a program about-face.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
The reversals are a major about-face from immigration policies under former President Biden, and come as Trump and his top aides have ratcheted up attacks on judges who rule against them, with immigration being at the forefront of many disagreements.
—Janie Har, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
In turn, conservatives have come to Tesla’s defense — a surprising about-face given the right’s typical aversion to EVs.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
In the 2½ seasons since that turnaround, Bryant has become an integral part of a group that has collected big moments to initiate a program about-face.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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“About-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/about-face. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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