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It’s an effect that might turn up in May’s personal consumption expenditures report on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

If prosecutors do turn up evidence of wrongdoing, Newsom’s decision to parade his indignation could backfire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The always-bustling neighborhood will turn up a notch when Ghanaians, Ivorians and Senegalese gather over jollof rice, tart bissap drinks made from hibiscus flowers and rich, shareable lamb and seafood dishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Foley, 52, was due before Highbury Corner magistrates on Monday accused of breaching the order, but failed to turn up.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

She says, “Do you know that I have to turn up the TV as soon as you get home?”

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor




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