turn against
Example Sentences
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But Ukrainian troops have proved resilient—and that is starting to pay off amid some early signs that the tide of the war is beginning to turn against Moscow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
But, as Bradley knows all too well, the fans can turn against one of their own -- or even against the entire roster.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The church has, in other words, reason to worry that the explosion of public criticism, enabled by social media, is causing people to turn against them.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
There's an old adage in American politics that says people "vote with their pocketbooks" - and turn against politicians if they appear to harm their finances.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
I think back to the way our own neighbors handled the division of those water bottles, and how so many of them were ready to turn against me, the one who brought it.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
