turn against
Example Sentences
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But, as Bradley knows all too well, the fans can turn against one of their own -- or even against the entire roster.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The church has, in other words, reason to worry that the explosion of public criticism, enabled by social media, is causing people to turn against them.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
Women are affected far more often than men, in part because the immune changes that protect pregnancy can later make the immune system more likely to turn against the body.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
There's an old adage in American politics that says people "vote with their pocketbooks" - and turn against politicians if they appear to harm their finances.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
We cluster together to form teams, and then turn against one another.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
