ABOUT-FACE


Meaning of ABOUT-FACE in English

noun

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An about-face between now and then is possible but not likely.

Belinda felt bewildered by his apparent about-face .

In recent months, Clinton has made a substantial about-face in his drug strategy.

Intel said it is not making any about-face in its strategy.

Of all the reversals, though, the most destructive in the long run was the about-face of the Communist world.

The about-face came quickly, though not easily and not without controversy.

The regents and provost are trying to cast their about-face as a positive move.

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