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turn

[turn] / tɜrn /
















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Does the choice to turn such high-profile book titles as “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “People We Meet on Vacation” into films instead of series suggest a shift back toward the made-for-TV movie?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

On Friday, our attention will turn to the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I had to turn off automatic Pittsburgh Penguins updates during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, because the Sports app was repeatedly sharing developments before I saw them on my streaming package.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Sanderson said he had been tested in a way he had not experienced before, but with the support of owner Simon Orange, he had real conviction that things would turn around.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I couldn’t always say no—we had to take our turn to do weekend duties—and if I’m honest, the money helped.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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