turn about
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, our otherwise exceptional stay took an unexpected turn about a week after checkout.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2025
The two bowlers got similar amounts of turn, about 2.8 degrees, though Leach got more drift – 1.56 degrees to 0.75 – and was much more accurate.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
The seven U.S. export plants already in service, including Freeport LNG, can turn about 13.8 billion cubic feet of gas into LNG each day.
From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2023
But his trajectory took an unexpected turn about five years ago when he was asked to play Scott Lang, the hero of Marvel’s “Ant-Man,” which was to be directed by Edgar Wright.
From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2019
“I have just a few questions, Mr. Gillanders. Just a few things we need to turn about in all this heat—is that all right with you, sir?”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
