turn
Example Sentences
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It can make financial sense to turn down inheriting an IRA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
After each song ended, another woman looked to him eagerly, hoping for her turn to be twirled on the floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
But if people are genuinely uncomfortable with granting Musk the ability to turn the sun on and off, why are we OK with giving him more money than God?
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
During the international break, ex-Atletico Madrid player Rodri said he would consider joining their city rivals Real as "you can't turn down the best clubs in the world".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
I turn the desiccated stump around in its pot, consider it from all angles.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.