be turned on to
Example Sentences
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There are plentiful sources of crude all over the world, but not much spare capacity that can quickly be turned on to fill the gap.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
“We think in order for students to be turned on to learning, they have to be turned onto living. The living is sometimes the most important,” Saldaña said.
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2022
They come with small, medium, and large silicone ear tips to ensure a comfy fit that seals out ambient noise, though transparency mode can be turned on to let the outside world back in.
From The Verge • Aug. 20, 2021
Some televisions at the White House might even be turned on to this address to Congress.
From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2015
In those days it was no disgrace to a man to be turned on to step in front of an army and inspire the people with a song.
From The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 by Various
