turns in

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For nearly two decades, Nepal's political landscape was dominated by veteran leaders -- many of them former Maoist insurgents -- who took turns in power since the end of a 10-year civil war in 2006.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

He delivered memorable turns in “Apocalypse Now,” “The Great Santini” and “Lonesome Dove,” and later projects like “Widows,” “The Pale Blue Eye” and “Hustle.”

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

But only a couple of weeks after all hope looked seemingly lost for the Premier League's worst-performing clubs, the battle for survival has taken several unexpected turns in the early weeks of 2026.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

A novelist whose works have long contemplated final things turns in his last book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

There is a small bit of snow that spurts up from each dog’s foot as they run, a little white jet, and that turns in my mind to flame.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen