turn of events
noun phrase
: a change in what is happening
There has been a dramatic turn of events.
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Now, after clearing waivers, he's been released to free agency in a disappointing turn of events for the 23-year-old prospect.
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In a bittersweet turn of events, the 2-0 Cincinnati Bengals will be without their most important offensive weapon to a turf toe injury for the foreseeable future.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Maislin's client made the decision to forgive the driver who hit him and move on with his life in a truly bizarre turn of events.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
In a more lighthearted turn of events, the finale also set up a potential love triangle between Morgan, Karadec, and Tom, the janitor played by JD Pardo.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In a bittersweet turn of events, the 2-0 Cincinnati Bengals will be without their most important offensive weapon to a turf toe injury for the foreseeable future.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Maislin's client made the decision to forgive the driver who hit him and move on with his life in a truly bizarre turn of events.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
In a more lighthearted turn of events, the finale also set up a potential love triangle between Morgan, Karadec, and Tom, the janitor played by JD Pardo.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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