turn up
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In coming days photos would be posted on the streets, as if a loved one might turn up in a hospital somewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, rising bond yields were helping to turn up the temperature on a market that is starting to look overextended based on historical trends, according to an analysis from Ned Davis Research.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
“There was an old-school attitude with DJs. You’d get the fee for your show and just turn up and do the gig. Work’s done,” Lake said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
They turn up at weddings and kids’ birthday parties, in freezer aisles and bakery cases, at country clubs and holiday breakfast tables.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
“I forgot that English people rather turn up their noses at governesses and don’t treat them as we do,” said Meg, looking after the retreating figure with an annoyed expression.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
