take a turn
Example Sentences
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If things take a turn for the worse, it is doubtful he has the wisdom and gravitas to handle it.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Yet the anxiety of investors could ratchet up again and spill over into stocks and bonds if employment and inflation take a turn for the worse.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
When he arrives, things take a turn from the heavy-handed to the silly, which is an improvement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
"Should US-China relations take a turn for the worse from the party's perspective, Xi and the party will be able to show that they maintained some distance from Trump," Prof Chong said.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025
“A dancing room,” she said, “for ladies in full skirts, and room enough for a full country dance. Hugh Crain, will you take a turn with me?” and she curtsied to the statue.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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