turn about
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, our otherwise exceptional stay took an unexpected turn about a week after checkout.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2025
The two bowlers got similar amounts of turn, about 2.8 degrees, though Leach got more drift – 1.56 degrees to 0.75 – and was much more accurate.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
Federal regulations state animals must have “enough space to turn about normally while standing, to stand and sit erect, and to lie in a natural position,” and IATA’s guidelines are quite similar.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2023
The seven U.S. export plants already in service, including Freeport LNG, can turn about 13.8 billion cubic feet of gas into LNG each day.
From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2023
“Miss Eliza Bennet, let me persuade you to follow my example, and take a turn about the room. I assure you it is very refreshing after sitting so long in one attitude.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
