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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In 2014, the leagues began a remarkable about-face.
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Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
In New Zealand, about 60 percent of voters opposed the country’s about-face.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Ads, in fact, represent one of the biggest about-faces for Netflix, given that choosing to go down this road required the company building an entirely new infrastructure — from ad tech and measurement tools, to sales teams and advertiser relationships.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Hobbs said there has been an about-face in how the Supreme Court has worked to protect and ensure the rights of everyone.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
In New Zealand, about 60 percent of voters opposed the country’s about-face.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Ads, in fact, represent one of the biggest about-faces for Netflix, given that choosing to go down this road required the company building an entirely new infrastructure — from ad tech and measurement tools, to sales teams and advertiser relationships.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Hobbs said there has been an about-face in how the Supreme Court has worked to protect and ensure the rights of everyone.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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“About-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/about-face. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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