turnabout

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The reason for his turnabout is that on January 6, Apple announced it was removing DRM protection from songs published by EMI, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group,

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  1. noun The act of turning about and facing or moving in the opposite direction.
  2. noun A shift or change in opinion, loyalty, or allegiance.
  3. noun A dance or party to which girls invite boys.

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  • In a turnabout, the Obama administration acknowledges that NIST's health is important to the nation's technology infrastructure - infrastructure being a priority in the stimulus. —  Science News / Features, Blog Entries, Column Entries, Issues, News Items and Book Reviews
  • As far as payola argument goes, though, this turnabout is not confined to radio. —  Techdirt
  • The earlier 1927-1963 period produces a startling turnabout, at least for the ABT stocks that account for the lion's share of stock market wealth. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • The reason for his turnabout is that on January 6, Apple announced it was removing DRM protection from songs published by EMI, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, —  The Register
  • It's that the turnabout is a red-flashing warning signal that the bank needs yet more fresh cash to make up for coming losses. —  BusinessWeek.com --
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/ˈtərnəbaʊt/
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