turned aside
Example Sentences
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The ruling turned aside the contention that law reflected unconstitutional sex discrimination.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025
But all were turned aside in a 2-1 opinion from the Illinois Appellate Court.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023
Other than a Thomas free-kick, turned aside by home keeper Ben Wilson, it looked like Huddersfield's improved second-half efforts were going to go unrewarded.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023
Even as Feinstein sought reelection in 2018 at age 85, when her infirmity was no secret, she easily turned aside a challenge from the more liberal Kevin de León.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Presently Aragorn gave a cry and turned aside.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
