turning away
Example Sentences
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But goaltender Carter Hart was stellar, turning away 17 shots before Sennecke got one past at 11:23 of the second.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
In my research, I’ve studied how artists from antiquity to the present have used gestures of turning away to signify human confrontations with the most difficult aspects of life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
So if people are turning away from hormonal contraception, what are they using instead?
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday examined a former policy of turning away migrants before they crossed the US-Mexico border to present an asylum claim.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“I guess so,” said Ben, turning away to mix something in a bowl.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
