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Almiron, for instance, did not appear to be acting aggressively, while Muldur immediately turned around to highlight it to an assistant referee.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Sure, teachers needed to talk louder, especially when they turned around and Klugo couldn’t read their lips.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Instead of approaching the mirror itself, the animals turned around and headed toward the correct side, where they received a live crab reward.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

McMaster and several other creative colonels, who, at least for a little while, turned around both the Iraq War and the upper echelons of the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

He turned around in his seat and peered earnestly back at Jonah.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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