turning away
Example Sentences
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He fixates on bright, blinding objects while turning away from self-reflection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Following recent breaches, it said traffic lights would be in operation on the bridge from Wednesday night and for the duration of Urdd Eisteddfod, with operatives turning away vehicles which are over the weight limit.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Some borrowers are still buying, but turning away from 30-year fixed loans, Broeksmit noted.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
But the decline in numbers predates the recent conflict, which begs the question: why are foreign visitors, who've patronised the relaxed budget getaway since the hippie heyday of the 1960s and 1970s, now turning away?
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
“Sir, you are asking questions that are more in the nature of analytical geometry and calculus,” he said, turning away from the blackboard to eye me over his half-glasses.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
