upturn
verb (used with object)
to turn up or over.
has upturned
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present perfectof upturn (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But for those living in Beijing, the parade has upturned life.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
The dicey racing has upturned the championship race and put O’Ward, a 22-year-old Mexican with Formula One aspirations, on top of the IndyCar standings.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2021
His advisers and surrogates say he’s been exactly as promised: “A man of action and impact” who has upturned the status quo.
From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2017
Fortune has upturned me, so as to become far too clever for my cleverness.
From The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. by Euripides
You will tell us the truth of this ill news that has upturned the auld province.
From The Black Douglas by Frank Richards
