turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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However, as the investigation pursued, the actor ended up facing charges in a chaotic turn of events.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
In a turn of events, Schaeffer never made it to the meeting after coming face-to-face with Bardo.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 18 July 2025
In an unsurprising turn of events, Linda Yaccarino’s tenure as CEO of X has come to an abrupt end.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 10 July 2025
In a dramatic turn of events, what initially looked like a groundbreaking fusion of crypto and blockchain technology and global mobility has been walked back.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
In a turn of events, Schaeffer never made it to the meeting after coming face-to-face with Bardo.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 18 July 2025
In an unsurprising turn of events, Linda Yaccarino’s tenure as CEO of X has come to an abrupt end.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 10 July 2025
In a dramatic turn of events, what initially looked like a groundbreaking fusion of crypto and blockchain technology and global mobility has been walked back.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for turn of events
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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