policy U-turn

Frequency: 7.110.8 per million words

A reversal of a specific policy.

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  • The government was forced to make a policy U-turn on the new tax.
  • The opposition party described the move as an embarrassing policy U-turn.
  • Analysts predict a major policy U-turn on immigration before the election.
  • Was the minister's resignation a direct result of the policy U-turn?
  • Public outcry led to a complete policy U-turn regarding the healthcare reform.
  • Executing a policy U-turn so late in the term damaged the government's credibility.
  • Despite initial denials, the administration performed a dramatic policy U-turn on environmental regulations.
  • The sudden policy U-turn was a response to escalating economic pressure.
  • The prime minister announced a policy U-turn on funding for the arts.
  • By the end of the year, the party had made a significant policy U-turn over its stance on international trade.