turning on
Example Sentences
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The group evolved from the government-supported Janjaweed militias of the 2000s to become the army’s most powerful ally before turning on it in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Leadership did not approve turning on Quiet Mode by default for younger teens, which held down adoption because the setting was hard to find in the app, Volichenko said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
For years, companies increasingly opted to stay private, but the AI-driven uptick in appetite for public-equity offerings this year suggests the tide is turning on so-called de-equitization, Kerr said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Sometimes it really is as simple as putting on the wig or turning on a movie to immerse yourself in an experience beyond your own.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
They’re anxious, irritated, and their irritation is turning on me like a spotlight.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
