turn on
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“This is about Lilly’s ability as a U.S. company to turn on a dime to increase manufacturing,” said a former Novo employee and longtime industry strategist, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Apparently, his recent turn on the Taylor Sheridan drama “Dutton Ranch” is not one of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
During impromptu conversations with co-workers, someone might turn on the Granola transcription app, which can turn the interactions into one-page summaries or a list of action items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Ultimately, the tech specialist said, its results would turn on the threshold set for evidence of fraud: “It’s up to the builder of the system to define the guidelines.”
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
I take my phone out of my pocket and turn on the movie score from Pirates of the Caribbean.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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