turning up

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, a community vigil at Lindbergh Neighborhood Park near the centre was also full of people, with hundreds turning up and a series of speakers speaking warmly of their fallen "brothers" in the faith.

From BBC • May 22, 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

Some of Hollywood's biggest names are in Scotland for a remake of the 80s cult hit Highlander - and have been surprising locals by turning up at shops and cafés in the Highlands.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

But having that in the AFC West, with Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, Denver’s Bo Nix and No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza heading to Las Vegas, turning up the heat on quarterbacks is especially important.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

"I don't want to at all. And Corin—I am most dreadfully sorry. I never dreamed my turning up was going to chisel you out of your kingdom."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis