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turning

[tur-ning] / ˈtɜr nɪŋ /






ADJECTIVE
whirling
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Some ships are sailing “dark,” as it is known in the industry, turning off lights and traveling without navigational beacons known as AIS, or Automatic Identification Systems, that help prevent collisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Going below the employer match is essentially turning down free money.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Von der Leyen said there were already "strong signals that Hungary is turning the page".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Björk’s ‘Hunter’ music video was a turning point for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Officer Salzburg is here to discuss security,” she said, turning back to the large cast-iron pot on the stove.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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