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about turn

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1. about turn - Noun

2. about turn - Verb

Meaning

act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation

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about-turn

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As such, the had to make an about-turn to aver that the five wickets symbolized the virtues, aims and objectives of the association earlier stated above. Source: Internet

There’s little sign of an about-turn from Jair Bolsonaro though – a politician who has always railed against the establishment. Source: Internet

This came after Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma surprised smokers and cigarette traders with the news that there had been an about-turn on the decision to allow tobacco sales again from Friday. Source: Internet

However, six months after the agreement was made, Numsa did an about-turn and informed Aveng that its members would no longer work in their redesigned roles. Source: Internet

“The swing appears to be primary driven by the about-turn in the shipment of electrical and electronic products, which make up more than a third of total exports. Source: Internet

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