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
His best chance came with about 10 minutes left and was turned aside by Daccord.
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023
Matty Beniers and Oliver Bjorkstrand were also turned aside.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023
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
The portcullis was down and the gates barred, so she turned aside to a postern door.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
