turning away

Example Sentences

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The Welsh government said traffic lights would operate from Wednesday evening, with operatives turning away vehicles over the weight limit.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Some borrowers are still buying, but turning away from 30-year fixed loans, Broeksmit noted.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

But goaltender Carter Hart was stellar, turning away 17 shots before Sennecke got one past at 11:23 of the second.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

While his call for peace and an end to the “globalization of indifference” is a vital message for our time, turning away isn’t always a sign of indifference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“The Ice Court is a vast structure,” Matthias said, turning away.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo