turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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In fact, in a somewhat surprising turn of events, Haslam has now become Watson's biggest supporter in the building.
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Ernesto Cova, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Because some losing teams are better than the sum of their win-loss records, some losing teams are a turn of events away from competing for a playoff spot, if not something greater.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
And yet, some can’t say they were surprised by the sudden turn of events.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her previous story had offered no reason to expect this seismic turn of events!
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
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Ernesto Cova, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Because some losing teams are better than the sum of their win-loss records, some losing teams are a turn of events away from competing for a playoff spot, if not something greater.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
And yet, some can’t say they were surprised by the sudden turn of events.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her previous story had offered no reason to expect this seismic turn of events!
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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