at every turn

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Synonyms of at every turn next

: on every occasion : continually

they opposed her at every turn

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1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at every turn was in 1565

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“At every turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20every%20turn. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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