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

“It’s draining,” Smith said of seeing the vice president — a former United States senator, California attorney general and San Francisco district attorney — turned aside so emphatically.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 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

Kerem Aktürkoğlu struck a shot against crossbar and Mauro Icardi had a shot turned aside as the striker sought has ninth goal in as many matches this season.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Much exhausted, and suffering greatly now for want of food, I turned aside into a lane and sat down under the hedge.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë