turn
verb (used with object)
to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate.
are turning
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present progressiveof turn.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“They are turning a blind eye because they are neutral in the conflict.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
To find a better way to recover these materials, the researchers are turning to biology.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
The companies are turning to artificial intelligence to cut costs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Biohackers are turning to the shingles vaccine to ward off heart issues and delay dementia, but doctors want to see clinical evidence from rigorous medical studies before making the case to their patients.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Since the Family Code passed earlier this year, more and more people are turning to the courts with their problems.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
