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unturned

British  
/ ʌnˈtɜːnd /

adjective

  1. not turned

    unturned pages
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unturned Idioms  

  1. see leave no stone unturned.

Example Sentences

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Medicaid is a needs-based program, with strict financial requirements, so leave no stone unturned.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

He leaves no stone unturned, both on matters of legal substance and procedure, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Chiang said that "through today's high-intensity drill, we will thoroughly and comprehensively review the existing defence mechanisms, leaving no stone unturned."

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

"No stone will be left unturned" in the investigation, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said during a press conference.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

We take long walks on the beach, where she watches those namesake shore-birds, the sanderlings, leaving no stone unturned.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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