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  • present participle of turn.
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turning

[tur-ning] / ˈtɜr nɪŋ /






ADJECTIVE
whirling
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Turning to the daily chart of MS, the stock has demonstrated consistent relative strength versus peers in the iShares U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Turning off the service makes ships harder to spot electronically and less prone to Iranian attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"Turning it up lowers cholesterol in the blood but increases liver fat. Turning it down does the reverse. That balance makes HELZ2 especially interesting as a potential therapeutic target."

From Science Daily • May 25, 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

He picked up the chalk, pointed at the blackboard, and wrote a large, crooked A. Turning in her big chair, Little Britches gave him all her attention.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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