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turning

[tur-ning] / ˈtɜr nɪŋ /






ADJECTIVE
whirling
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Example Sentences

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Turning off your smartphone is not enough to avoid detection.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Owens has separately accused Kirk’s widow, Erika, along with Turning Point USA, of using artificial intelligence to forge Kirk’s dying wishes.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Turning stovetop pasta into a spicy, creamy Cajun version that tastes like if the average Rainforest Cafe were suddenly staffed entirely by people with experience on the line at French bistros.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Turning the volume back up, we have Moldovan singer Satoshi.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Turning Garfield onto his back again, Townshend feared the worst.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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