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- noun Plural form of
about-turn . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
about-turn .
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Examples
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This has led to some radical about-turns in economic policymaking.
Sheldon Filger: China's Economy Is Contracting in the Industrial Sector Sheldon Filger 2011
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This has led to some radical about-turns in economic policymaking.
Sheldon Filger: China's Economy Is Contracting in the Industrial Sector Sheldon Filger 2011
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She has faced criticism in the CDU for her frequent about-turns on issues ranging from tax cuts to the euro-zone debt crisis.
German Coalition Takes Hit Marcus Walker 2011
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On the recently reported "about-turns" in Zuma's labour policy,
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After a series of about-turns, the justice ministry on Thursday afternoon abandoned its attempt to embargo the news that former security policeman Gideon Nieuwoudt has been refused amnesty.
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Political about-turns are always interesting viewing, especially when the PM is pulling the marionette strings.
This Stoning Won't Hurt A Bit RICHARD 2005
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Political about-turns are always interesting viewing, especially when the PM is pulling the marionette strings.
Archive 2005-07-01 RICHARD 2005
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His resignation follows a series of spectacular about-turns in loyalty between provincial premier Gerald Morkel - who has nailed his colours to the DA mast - and NNP leader Marthinus van
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Morkel - who has made several public about-turns on his stance
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Morkel - who has made several public about-turns on his stance
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