turn
verb (used with object)
to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate.
turned
Example Sentences
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She described his "ability to rouse the crowd" and "sense of humor, which he's turned on Trump."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Weil, the firm that invented much of modern bankruptcy practice and spent years as a go-to adviser for corporations under duress, turned that expertise on itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Playing opposite Ian McKellen as Xavier’s old friend turned rival Magneto, Stewart brought a touch of Shakespearean gravitas to the fledgling franchise, returning to the role for seven more films over the next 22 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Locals turned out to help the injured, bringing blankets, food and water to a nearby sports hall that was converted into a makeshift hospital for much of the day.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
“I’m not the one who turned into a snob,” I muttered to the sink full of dirty dishes.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
