full circle
adverb
: through a series of developments that lead back to the original source, position, or situation or to a complete reversal of the original position
—usually used in the phrase come full circle
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The oil market is coming full circle as millions of barrels that were stranded in the Persian Gulf head to global markets, creating a sudden oversupply that has pushed prices to their lowest level since the US-Iran war began.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
Now, the favor has come full circle, with Jackson inviting Strait to join him for the final official show of his touring career.
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Audrey Gibbs,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Now, John has come full circle, cutting the ribbon on his first store in Huntington Village on Thursday.
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Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Wednesday’s match in Monterrey provides a full circle moment for those who have made their lives there.
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Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
Now, the favor has come full circle, with Jackson inviting Strait to join him for the final official show of his touring career.
—
Audrey Gibbs,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Now, John has come full circle, cutting the ribbon on his first store in Huntington Village on Thursday.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Wednesday’s match in Monterrey provides a full circle moment for those who have made their lives there.
—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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