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cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
The tables are turned now that the Republicans are in power!
How To Use turn the tide In A Sentence
- Now it seems that pressure from foreign diplomats and top officials could turn the tide.
- Very useful, and can definitely turn the tide of the battle.
- This contract is probably our last chance to turn the tide.
- We thus argue that efforts to turn the tide of adult obesity will be misdirected it they are directed primarily at turning plump children into thin children.
- To turn the tide, the previous government introduced a brilliant initiative. Times, Sunday Times
- February 2009 looks to turn the tides and with the slew of titles readied for release, it looks like there will be enough to hold people over until the huge March releases currently set for retail. Planet Xbox 360
- The fact of the matter is, we are facing a small group of bitter-enders who are basically trying to turn the tide of history.
- One of these spells, when cast successfully, can pretty well turn the tide of battle.
- You can't turn the tide. You are a coward.
- They will help, but it is questionable whether they will turn the tide.