about-faced

verb

Definition of about-facednext
past tense of about-face
1
as in reverted

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2
as in pivoted

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  1. pivoted
  2. bowed
  3. swept
  4. revoked
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  • After a bad injury, Simpson pivoted to a handful of different industries, from working in art galleries to building hospitality brands and venues.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The case pivoted to a liquidation, which was expected to result in the loss of 2,000 jobs.
    Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pivoted
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  • This revival of the longest-running entertainment program on Dutch television bowed on the Netherlands’ RTL in 2024, scoring the country’s best new launch since 2018.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
  • This revival of the longest-running entertainment program on Dutch television bowed on the Netherlands’ RTL in 2024, scoring the country’s best new launch since 2018.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of bowed
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  • The Yankees were swept in the series, 4-0.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Julie Le Roux As Hurricane Helene swept through McDowell County in western North Carolina, John Norwood and his fiancé Julie Le Roux had sought refuge at a neighbor’s home.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of swept
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  • Before that case was closed in December 2022, Lacy pleaded guilty that September to driving with a license suspended, revoked or canceled.
    Emily Palmer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the license for Cruise, which was transporting passengers without human drivers throughout San Francisco.
    Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of revoked
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