turn against
Example Sentences
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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
That system will make it very hard to convince those who profit from it to turn against the regime, said Ali Vaez, head of the Iran project at conflict-resolution firm Crisis Group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 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
It seemed as though once the gods turn against a man they will not consider him again.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
