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

I was recently driving around Gold County when I followed a turnoff onto a narrow, forested road toward Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

As the turnoff to the railroad approached, Tally increased her speed, skimming the water as fast as she dared.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld