as in volte-faces
US
a selling method in which a customer is attracted by the advertisement of a low-priced product but then is encouraged to buy a more expensive one
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Noun
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Sandals and flip-flops are not recommended because of the uneven surfaces.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Fall is about the switch from a silk slip dress to a turtleneck midi, and from flip-flops to boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Looking forward, upstream production is anticipated to decline slightly, while downstream will benefit from seasonal demand and fewer maintenance turnarounds.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of the most remarkable turnarounds in the history of college football.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Thus, structures like calendar call spread risk reversals can appear quite attractive, as seen in the example provided here of the Oct 24 weekly, January (regular) expiration 315/335/355.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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