give a turn
Example Sentences
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He heard enough to give a turn to his thoughts; and it was with unaffected sorrow that he reflected how the lonely woman had been dependent upon the charity, as it seemed, of others.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 by Various
We'd better be going on," said Lucy, rather anxious to give a turn to the conversation, "or we'll be late for Martin and Miss Maudie.
From Hoodie by Baumer, Lewis Christopher Edward
Gratian was at the helm, ready to give a turn to wheel, whilst his comrades with their hands on the cleats were preparing to ease off the sheets.
From An Antarctic Mystery by Hoey, Frances Cashel
I knew that action would give a turn to his mood.
From Villette by Brontë, Charlotte
Mrs. Willoughby said nothing, except once or twice when she endeavored to give a turn to the conversation, in which she was signally unsuccessful.
From The American Baron by De Mille, James
