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using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
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Florida women who have experienced pregnancy complications told the Sun Sentinel they are being turned away from emergency departments — until their conditions worsen, even when profusely bleeding.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Authorities ordered Farrug to put his hands up and to turn away from officers; however, Farrug refused and got back in the car, prompting officers to use a taser.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Blake turned away five shots for Philadelphia (1-7-3) in his 277th career start for the club.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Crepeau turned away four shots.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Authorities ordered Farrug to put his hands up and to turn away from officers; however, Farrug refused and got back in the car, prompting officers to use a taser.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Blake turned away five shots for Philadelphia (1-7-3) in his 277th career start for the club.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Crepeau turned away four shots.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20away. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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