turned aside
Example Sentences
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The ruling turned aside the contention that law reflected unconstitutional sex discrimination.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025
Grubauer turned aside slap shops from Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang, and in between, blocked Rickard Rakell on a spinning backhand from close range.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
His best chance came with about 10 minutes left and was turned aside by Daccord.
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023
Other than a Thomas free-kick, turned aside by home keeper Ben Wilson, it looked like Huddersfield's improved second-half efforts were going to go unrewarded.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023
He wiped Sciron’s big toe with his rag and turned aside to gag.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
