as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
the novelist's unexpected volte-face from experimentalism to traditional narrative form
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reversals
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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 -
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
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“Volte-faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volte-faces. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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