half-turning
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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That tension is sustained through the third and fourth sections, which utilize the upright, swinging, half-turning steps that characterize an earlier work, “Fase.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2011
They both sat opposite him and both silently looked out of the window, half-turning their backs upon each other.
From Small Souls by Couperus, Louis
Then half-turning to the beauty, who now became visible—"Allow me to mention—Lady Blanche Forrester."
From Tales and Novels — Volume 10 by Edgeworth, Maria
“But I shall accept nothing––not a cent––from you, if we never get a penny from the Cross!” declared Dick, half-turning, as if to end the interview.
From The Plunderer by Duer, Douglas
"What answer is that, sir?" she asked, half-turning to him with a scornful glance.
From Simon Dale by Hope, Anthony
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