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
Advanced Data Protection is an opt-in feature that allows users to turn on a higher level of protection for data stored in iCloud, such as back-ups, Drive storage, photos and voice memos.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Many others, clearly bored, felt the need to turn on their phones to check the sports scores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“I can’t turn on a television or watch a film without recognizing someone John coached, mentored or influenced,” Nesbitt said in his obituary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Except, even after I’ve calmed my grumbling belly, the laptop still won’t turn on.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
