Examples of turn away in a Sentence
using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
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In fact, the pursuit of a truly American design style—one that turns away from imitation and toward exploration—has been a focus for architects since this country was founded.
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Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
4 July 2026
Another gives the president the power to turn away refugees seeking asylum at the border.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The ball in the net, the goalkeeper reacting, fans erupting in the background, and Messi already turning away with his arms raised.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Egypt had one more chance before the end of regulation, but Haissem Hassan was turned away by Souttar, who deflected the shot with his knee.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
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Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
4 July 2026
Another gives the president the power to turn away refugees seeking asylum at the border.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The ball in the net, the goalkeeper reacting, fans erupting in the background, and Messi already turning away with his arms raised.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Egypt had one more chance before the end of regulation, but Haissem Hassan was turned away by Souttar, who deflected the shot with his knee.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for turn away
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20away. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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