turn on

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It may also turn on key biological signals involved in regeneration, including Wnt and Shh pathways.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

The top-two finishers could turn on the composition of the electorate, which is hard to predict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"If you're dealing with a drought, you can go inside and close the door and turn on the air conditioner and get some level of respite," he says.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Just grab your spices, turn on the stove, and let your cravings guide what you make.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I didn’t think my dad even knew how to turn on the stove.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender