turnoff

Example Sentences

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That last bit represents an especially stubborn turnoff for some Academy members over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

So, it’s understandable if the iShares quality ETF, QUAL, goes for a little more, but it’s a bigger turnoff that it does so after having underperformed since its launch in 2013.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

"Peter Dutton's face behind him was a huge turnoff - for me personally too."

From BBC • May 7, 2025

Finally, the continually shrinking foal crop has made race fields small, a turnoff for bettors who like full fields to offer more options.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

He misses the turnoff, goes right over the grassy center to the other side, and climbs back onto the interstate, heading in the opposite direction.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven