give a turn
Example Sentences
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Yes, your horse had been carrying double all day, so I thought it better to give a turn to the other.
From The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
We'd better be going on," said Lucy, rather anxious to give a turn to the conversation, "or we'll be late for Martin and Miss Maudie.
From Hoodie by Baumer, Lewis Christopher Edward
Gratian was at the helm, ready to give a turn to wheel, whilst his comrades with their hands on the cleats were preparing to ease off the sheets.
From An Antarctic Mystery by Hoey, Frances Cashel
"Were the doctor and Mr. Malarius friends in childhood?" he asked, in order to give a turn to the conversation.
From The Waif of the "Cynthia" by Laurie, André
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 De Mille, James
