turning up

Example Sentences

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"I was also shocked by the number of no shows listed at Bury St Edmunds. Usually 30 per day! There should be a penalty for not turning up," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In the San Fernando Valley case, Internal Affairs investigators reported turning up an “overwhelming pattern of intentional policy violations” by the officers involved, and said poor management allowed a “rampant culture of misconduct” to fester.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Israel said it sent warplanes to strike Haddad shortly after turning up intelligence on his location.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It's the latest instance of the iconic statuettes vanishing and turning up in unexpected ways - if at all.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“Um, so did you,” Hazel said, turning up her nose elegantly as if it were not filled with stale fast-food sausage.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu