turn against
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Sometimes people are encouraged to go on, sometimes we turn against that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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
They are also part of a larger cultural turn against striving and wealth creation, which is showing up in the work habits and preferences of many young workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
“Did you really believe I’d turn against my nation?”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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