turn to advantage

Example Sentences

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Might he not yet turn to advantage this hesitancy of Crispin's to strike the final blow?

From The Tavern Knight by Sabatini, Rafael

He wished for no long periods of preparation, lost no opportunity which promptness could turn to advantage.

From Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 by Blaine, James Gillespie

Nor could they turn to advantage their vast resources, and the natural wealth of the estate only served to attract outside marauders.

From German Problems and Personalities by Saroléa, Charles

Although entirely uncertain what operation he might be enabled to undertake during the approaching campaign, he had adopted such preparatory steps as might enable him to turn to advantage any fortunate incident which might occur.

From The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States by Marshall, John

He seemed to talk confidently, as if he reckoned that all this would turn to advantage.

From The Journal to Stella by Swift, Jonathan