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

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

"Do I understand people's emotions? Of course I do. But is it right that we turn that into hatred and division and that we turn on police – absolutely not."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

On days that aren’t too hot, they turn on a dashboard fan to help with ventilation rather than crank up the air conditioning, which burns fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Actually, I’d prefer to turn on the basketball game, that nuanced, ever-evolving sport that’s beautiful for its simplicity: Make or miss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Put the pan on the stove and turn on the stove to medium or so.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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