turning aside

Example Sentences

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Asked afterward to reflect on his decision to seek the mayor’s office — after turning aside the contest in earlier years — the candidate choked up and began to cry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2022

Samsonov was sharp in the first period, turning aside all 15 shots that came his way.

From Washington Post • May 11, 2022

So far, though, prosecutors have been successful in turning aside defense efforts to restrict evidence at trial.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2022

Vladar was also strong in the second, turning aside 13 of 14 shots.

From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2022

‘I cannot pass without turning aside for a moment to look at the wonder of the dale!’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien