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turning

[tur-ning] / ˈtɜr nɪŋ /






ADJECTIVE
whirling
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Zegna’s clothes offered clothing in vibrant, carnival colors that reminded me of the turning of the seasons, of moments of change.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The ex–MTV reality cast member will not be mayor, but his candidacy will mark a turning point in Los Angeles and California politics.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Nuvalent is the U.K. drugmaker’s biggest acquisition in years and fits with its goal of turning oncology into a key growth engine for the group, Mould says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He said that cycle forecast a peak around current levels but has now “rolled over, turning negative between now and at least late July with the risk of lower prices into October.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Back in the truck it seemed like she might warm to me, and now I was turning down her social invitation.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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