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turned













ADJECTIVE
plowed
Synonyms
STRONG
ADJECTIVE
pointing
Synonyms






ADJECTIVE
sprained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Omar Artan was set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, but he was turned back when he arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

To accomplish this, the researchers turned to metamaterials, engineered materials that contain microscopic repeating structures designed to interact with energy in highly controlled ways.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

An unglamorous choice to replace taskmaster Tom Thibodeau, the well-traveled Brown turned a good team into a great one by convincing them to collectively sacrifice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

After his stint in prison, Sullivan's attention turned to more mainstream publishing.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Jason turned off the stove, frustrated that the mixture had curdled again.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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