turn away
Example Sentences
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Children were dying, and as the father of two young girls, I couldn’t comprehend why he would turn away from science.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Legitimately good doctors are deluged with referrals and turn away new patients.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Rufus Sewell, “The Diplomat” “It’s hard to look at Walter Goggins’ noseless ‘Fallout’ character, the Ghoul, without retching, but his compelling performance also makes it hard to turn away.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Instead of trying not to turn away, allow yourself to notice when you’re doing so.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
I turn away and start walking again, even faster, but Mikey keeps shouting my name, and when I look over my shoulder, he’s following me across the road.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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