give a turn

Example Sentences

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Yes, your horse had been carrying double all day, so I thought it better to give a turn to the other.

From The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

"Were the doctor and Mr. Malarius friends in childhood?" he asked, in order to give a turn to the conversation.

From The Waif of the "Cynthia" by Laurie, André

The manners, habits, and prevailing sentiments of women, have great influence on those of the society to which they belong, and generally give a turn to its character.

From Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton by Barrow, John, Sir

I knew that action would give a turn to his mood.

From Villette by Brontë, Charlotte

Elvira took up several children on her horse, and pointed out to Susannah a sickly woman to whom she could give a turn upon the pillion that she herself had ridden during the night.

From The Mormon Prophet by Dougall, Lily