Etymology
Origin of upturned
Example Sentences
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"The family asked us to help via Facebook," said volunteer Charlotte Darribat, as she fed the reptile near upturned sunchairs and strewn clothes in the town of Lege-Cap-Ferret.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
"It's completely, in the greatest way possible, upturned everything that I know."
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Instead, she replaced the couch, reinforced the yard and made peace with an upturned lawn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
A few have Asian-inspired elements like flared or upturned columns or dormers, while others incorporate floral motifs and stained glass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
Giles, his large face upturned, his mouth open.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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