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
His best chance came with about 10 minutes left and was turned aside by Daccord.
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023
Driedger took over for the third and turned aside all seven shots he saw.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023
Bigger turned aside; then, hearing a sharp scrape on the floor, stiffened.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
