turn against
Example Sentences
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But, as Bradley knows all too well, the fans can turn against one of their own -- or even against the entire roster.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The church has, in other words, reason to worry that the explosion of public criticism, enabled by social media, is causing people to turn against them.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
Women are affected far more often than men, in part because the immune changes that protect pregnancy can later make the immune system more likely to turn against the body.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
A once-strong ruler weakens, her supporters turn against her, and a dramatic change in leadership follows.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025
“Did you really believe I’d turn against my nation?”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
