at every turn

Example Sentences

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Costume designer Sian Jenkins tried to demonstrate Mary's journey to finding herself through her wardrobe, which throughout the series transitions from creams and beiges to bold greens and reds, despite her mother, the infamous Mrs Bennet, berating her at every turn.

From BBC

Amit Agarwal, Slaughter’s lawyer, struggled to break through their impenetrable certitude, facing reflexive hostility at every turn.

From Slate

"They've had ample opportunity to show they take children's wellbeing seriously and they've failed at every turn."

From BBC

“Originally built in 1920, this Neo-Georgian mansion has been reimagined through a meticulous $9 million renovation, transforming it into an 8,500-square-foot, seven-story masterpiece with seven bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and a collection of balconies, terraces, and oversized windows that capture the river and gardens at every turn,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch

Among them, an estimated 20% are exiled from standing homes, trapped in an endless cycle of testing, remediation and reevaluation for toxic contaminants — and met with resistance from insurers at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times