turns on
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Hence her latest caper, which begins with a mission to track down a vintage desk and turns on a dime into a heist tied to a cache of gold.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
The case turns on a sleight of hand. and once you see it, you’ll spot it everywhere.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
The legal fight turns on the job protections Congress built into the laws governing the Fed, which say presidentially appointed governors like Cook can be fired only “for cause.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Lithgow said sleep was one of the most important factors, as it turns on molecular processes that initiate repairing and recovery in the body.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
She turns on her heel and hurries out.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
