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[turn] / tɜrn /
















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The snag prompted the president to retreat and say he would turn the center over to Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This so-called "action agenda" encourages countries to join non-binding pledges and other initiatives to turn commitments made at the UN-sponsored climate talks into action on the ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Maza is only 20 but really shone at Bayer Leverkusen this season and scored a couple for his country at the Afcon at the turn of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Once they’re in our grip, we hum on pleasant nervous energy all weekend, watching the sky turn lilac at dusk, eating Taiwanese takeout from around the corner, wondering when things will return to normal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It was the hardest thing I had ever done to turn and walk out of that room, leaving the bag behind.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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