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Discover LudwigThe phrase "abrupt about face" is not correct in standard English usage.
The correct expression is "abrupt about-face," which refers to a sudden change in direction or opinion.
Example: "The company's abrupt about-face on its environmental policy surprised many stakeholders."
Alternatives: "sudden reversal" or "sharp turnaround."
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The admission was an abrupt about-face.
"This really abrupt about-face was very surprising.
In January 1944, however, Roosevelt did an abrupt about-face.
What could be the reason for his abrupt about-face?
If so, that would be an abrupt about-face.
An abrupt about-face may throw them off.
But the White House did an abrupt about-face in mid-1998 aftwo thingsings happened.
A mixture of political self-interest and presidential influence explains the GOP's abrupt about-face.
In an abrupt about-face, he enlisted in the Third Royal Tank Regiment.
And what better than an abrupt about-face to throw them off?
He found the abrupt about-face in the mood of investors especially befuddling.
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