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

"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

Just grab your spices, turn on the stove, and let your cravings guide what you make.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I told her she dances like a spider on a hot plate, and if I want to see that, all I have to do is turn on the barbecue after a long winter.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman