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turn

[turn] / tɜrn /
















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Scientists have long been concerned about so-called false positives, which occur when observations appear to indicate life but later turn out to have another explanation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

This, in turn, could lead to further BOJ rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

He also has to turn in his passport and cannot have any contact with other people tied to the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

This in turn gives us an idea of the uncertainties and likelihood of any specific forecast temperature rather than relying on one particular outcome.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

My feeling of quiet relief, though, disappears when we turn onto our street.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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