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Gabriel Sherman: I guess the darkest anecdote, or one of, I should say, is the way Rupert manipulated his children to turn on each other to advance his own agenda and aims.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

No one is predicting that Johnson will turn on the president — now.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

A title can turn on a single pin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Most deals turn on timing, inventory and local competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

For breakfast, then a turn on the deck with Lord Peter.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck