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
He turned aside Dylan Strome 14 seconds after Kaapo Kakko scored in the first minute to put them ahead and later made back-to-back saves on Tom Wilson’s point-blank chances on the doorstep.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024
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
As Hector went back to the battle he turned aside to see once more, perhaps for the last time, the wife he tenderly loved, Andromache, and his son Astyanax.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
