turn to
verb
turned to; turning to; turns to
: to apply oneself to work : act vigorously
… all hands turn to and build a church and a jail …—
Mark Twain
Mark TwainExamples of turn to in a Sentence
no need to turn to violence when we can talk things out peacefully
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The most controversial moment Monday during Lewis’ weekly press came when the discussion turned to the traditional Thanksgiving meal.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The pope’s message comes as young people are increasingly turning to AI for writing, problem solving, and even relationship building—raising new questions about what technology can enhance, and what capabilities might quickly erode.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
For Trump, that deal proceeding would be both a geopolitical and economic victory, ensuring that the kingdom doesn’t turn to rival powers for such critical partnerships.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
The kids turn to their handy, and lengthy, Dungeons & Dragons handbook full of terminology and descriptions that turn out to be useful not only for their game, but for the unexplainable things happening right in front of their faces.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The pope’s message comes as young people are increasingly turning to AI for writing, problem solving, and even relationship building—raising new questions about what technology can enhance, and what capabilities might quickly erode.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
For Trump, that deal proceeding would be both a geopolitical and economic victory, ensuring that the kingdom doesn’t turn to rival powers for such critical partnerships.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
The kids turn to their handy, and lengthy, Dungeons & Dragons handbook full of terminology and descriptions that turn out to be useful not only for their game, but for the unexplainable things happening right in front of their faces.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Turn to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20to. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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