half-turning
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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That tension is sustained through the third and fourth sections, which utilize the upright, swinging, half-turning steps that characterize an earlier work, “Fase.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2011
Then, half-turning and swinging his hat defiantly above his head, the daring young trooper sprang back to his place of safety.
From "Forward, March" A Tale of the Spanish-American War by Munroe, Kirk
"Nay, pray God to sleep again," cried Martha, bending over her and embracing her, and half-turning upon Pierre with a glance of loathing indignation.
From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman
Though it did not hit any part of his body, it had the effect of half-turning him—so that he now swam towards Alexis, stationed at the bottom of the bay.
From Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt by Zwecker, Johann Baptist
She looked up, half-turning as she did so.
From The Keeper of the Door by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
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