turn around
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Their advice for motorists was simple: Turn around and don’t drown.
From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025
"Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads," the NWS said in an advisory on Wednesday, cautioning that "most flood deaths occur in vehicles".
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024
Turn around there or push to the summit for a 360-degree view of the surrounding peaks and the larches below.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2023
The weather service has a saying for what to do when you see a flooded street or road: Turn around, don’t drown.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023
‘Turn round and let me have a look at your faces. I almost feel that I dislike you both, but do not let us be hasty. Turn around!’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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