turn on

Example Sentences

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That may turn on a long-forgotten voting practice from the Civil War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It may also turn on key biological signals involved in regeneration, including Wnt and Shh pathways.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Political analyst Sandile Swana told the BBC it was unlikely that the ANC MPs would turn on Ramaphosa if it came down to a vote.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Japan got its turn on Sunday, May 24, after the RZA’s scheduled appearance at Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

I notice an old oil lamp sitting on the kitchen counter, and I try to play with it to get it to turn on, but no use.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender