turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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To send Morikawa to heartbreaking defeat, Henley had to keep his wits after the dramatic turn of events.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
On March 6, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the skies when a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a unmanned test flight not long after liftoff in Boca Chica, Texas.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
What Happens Next The dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences in Europe and beyond.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Porter Jr, who has had three back surgeries, routinely missed huge chunks of his early seasons, including his entire rookie year, but has missed a grand total of four games over last season and this one, signaling a significant turn of events.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
On March 6, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the skies when a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a unmanned test flight not long after liftoff in Boca Chica, Texas.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
What Happens Next The dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences in Europe and beyond.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Porter Jr, who has had three back surgeries, routinely missed huge chunks of his early seasons, including his entire rookie year, but has missed a grand total of four games over last season and this one, signaling a significant turn of events.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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