turn over

Example Sentences

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"They do an amazing job for nature, they eat grubs in the soil, they turn over the soil, they help soils drain and hold water".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The disciplinary counsel then asked Martin to turn over his letter to the judges.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Attorney Mark Geragos, who represented Tipping’s father, accused the department of a cover-up by failing to turn over key evidence, such as a training baton used during the scenario.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“I’m going to get in big trouble here, but you see how your legs turn over and it makes the corners in the second half of your race much better.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The alarm clock said just before five, and Meggie was going to turn over and go back to sleep when she suddenly sensed someone else in the room.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke