turns on
Example Sentences
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If public discussion, and perhaps political will, increasingly turns on claims about what scientists think, we should make more effort to find out.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
The lawsuit turns on what laypeople might consider a minor quibble: who is responsible for the equipment connecting the city Department of Water and Power’s electrical grid to the people mover.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Everything turns on how long the model stays in demand, and lenders cannot price the chip without an answer.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
“A trigger really turns on a system in the body that has learned a lot through trauma,” she says.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
It's as if this is a whole backyard, complete with a wide canopy, outdoor furniture, plants, and string of gold and silver Christmas lights that Darius turns on from some hidden spot.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
