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, the 2025 upfronts revealed a surprising turn of events in the latest iteration of the streaming wars: Linear TV brands matter.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
But in a surprising turn of events, Balor seemed very happy that the important title stayed within The Judgment Day.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
While the vote on the Parks and Recreation board occurred as scheduled on May 5, in an unusual turn of events, the City Council tabled a final vote on the legal committee as opposition surfaced to the idea.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
In an unprecedented turn of events, Gianni Infantino, the head of global soccer, arrived late at the FIFA Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay, from his Middle East trip with U.S. President Donald Trump, forcing the global governing body to delay the event.
—Samindra Kunti, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
But in a surprising turn of events, Balor seemed very happy that the important title stayed within The Judgment Day.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
While the vote on the Parks and Recreation board occurred as scheduled on May 5, in an unusual turn of events, the City Council tabled a final vote on the legal committee as opposition surfaced to the idea.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
In an unprecedented turn of events, Gianni Infantino, the head of global soccer, arrived late at the FIFA Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay, from his Middle East trip with U.S. President Donald Trump, forcing the global governing body to delay the event.
—Samindra Kunti, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Turn of events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20events. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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