turn on

Example Sentences

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Nobody found joy watching the dials turn on their electricity meters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

During his 39 days in charge, Forest drew their opener 2-2 at Real Betis before a damaging 3-2 home defeat by Midtjylland saw fans turn on the Australian, who was sacked after seven winless games.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Any potential challenge to Pratt’s eligibility based on residency would turn on the question of whether he had intent to return, said Jessica Levinson, a Loyola Marymount University law professor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

If you don’t have the energy to read a book, why not turn on a concert on the radio?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Once the mail’s sorted, I turn on the computer to check the marina’s email and notice another envelope that I missed, wedged behind the monitor.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam