turned aside
Example Sentences
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“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
But all were turned aside in a 2-1 opinion.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 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
The yellow dog turned aside, shrugging and cringing mean-spiritedly, eyeing Omakayas.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
