turning away

Example Sentences

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For Tran Trung Van, who manages a three-storey coffee shop, that means packing more patrons around inside tables and turning away those who want to smoke.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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 health facilities are turning away patients with other serious diseases to focus on the influx of Ebola cases, local health officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Some borrowers are still buying, but turning away from 30-year fixed loans, Broeksmit noted.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He had been turning away since the day he first kissed Ifemelu.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie