turn against
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Why has he, a German who lived for decades in Japan, now decided to turn against both of those countries?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
But, as Bradley knows all too well, the fans can turn against one of their own -- or even against the entire roster.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
The church has, in other words, reason to worry that the explosion of public criticism, enabled by social media, is causing people to turn against them.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026
There's an old adage in American politics that says people "vote with their pocketbooks" - and turn against politicians if they appear to harm their finances.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
“Did you really believe I’d turn against my nation?”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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