at every turn

Idioms  

1. Everywhere; also, continually, at every moment. For example, He found trash strewn about at every turn, or Life holds surprises at every turn. The turn here does not signify change of direction but change of circumstances, and the phrase generally is something of an exaggeration. [Late 1500s]

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at every turn

“We showed up at every turn starting from Day 1 until right now, and we’re just frankly disappointed” that the company’s efforts have been misrepresented, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Why it’s worth seeing: Surprising at every turn, the movie features a career-best performance from Malkovich as a veteran in declining health.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

It will conclude a North American World Cup where celebrities have been seen at every turn - from delivering the match ball to waving to cameras after flashing up on big screens during games.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

These accounts collide with the present era’s eerie uncertainty at every turn, making for an altogether riveting, cyclical listening experience that tells her life’s story without smoothing its contradictions.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

I was aware that they had heard rumors that I had strayed from the organization, that I was compromised, so at every turn I sought to reassure them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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