give a turn
Example Sentences
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Elvira took up several children on her horse, and pointed out to Susannah a sickly woman to whom she could give a turn upon the pillion that she herself had ridden during the night.
From The Mormon Prophet by Lily Dougall
I knew that action would give a turn to his mood.
From Villette by Charlotte Brontë
Just give a turn or two to the engine and see if the winding gear's all right.
From Facing Death The Hero of the Vaughan Pit. A Tale of the Coal Mines by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
Mrs. Willoughby said nothing, except once or twice when she endeavored to give a turn to the conversation, in which she was signally unsuccessful.
From The American Baron by James De Mille
But a week or so may give a turn.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 by Mary Lamb
