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volte-face::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | about-face, policy change, reversal |
| Type of | change |
| Has types | undoing |
Examples of volte-face
volte-face
Merkel's volte-face on Friday earned her biting criticism in the weekend media.
From the guardian.co.uk
Mr Lomborg has denied in the past that the 2010 book represented a volte-face.
From the independent.co.uk
Rao says the logic of all his investment has gone for a toss with this volte-face.
From the forbes.com
At his trial Mr Ocalan produced the most extraordinary volte face of recent times.
From the economist.com
If so, Ms Baram's account makes it plain that there was no sudden volte-face.
From the economist.com
His move followed a similar volte-face by ballerina Anastasia Volochkova on Friday.
From the guardian.co.uk
Ten days later, facing outrage among business people, the government did a volte face.
From the economist.com
Many seem satisfied, at least for the time being, by Mr Fayyad's volte face on prices.
From the economist.com
The volte-face prompted several large shareholders in RBS to call for Sir Fred's head.
From the economist.com
