U-turn over
Frequency: 7.512.4 per million words
Used to specify the issue or controversy that caused the policy reversal.
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Examples (10)
- The government made a dramatic U-turn over its controversial tax policy.
- The tech company was forced into an embarrassing U-turn over its new privacy settings.
- There has been a complete U-turn over the decision to close the local hospital.
- The minister's sudden U-turn over the education reforms surprised his own party.
- Critics are demanding an explanation for the council's U-turn over the new development plans.
- After weeks of protest, the university performed a U-turn over the proposed tuition fee hikes.
- The party's U-turn over its environmental commitments has disappointed many voters.
- It's unlikely the board will do a U-turn over this issue, despite the public pressure.
- This represents a significant U-turn over the company's previous stance on remote work.
- The sensational headlines announced the prime minister's U-turn over foreign aid.