turned aside
Example Sentences
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“It’s draining,” Smith said of seeing the vice president — a former United States senator, California attorney general and San Francisco district attorney — turned aside so emphatically.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024
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
The Supreme Court turned aside the appeal without comment.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2023
Even as Feinstein sought reelection in 2018 at age 85, when her infirmity was no secret, she easily turned aside a challenge from the more liberal Kevin de León.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Soon Iorek turned aside and made for the entrance to a cave, very dark against the snow.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
