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The extradition of Venezuela’s former strongman to the United States marks a turning point not only for Venezuela, but for the international rule of law.—Duncan S. Demarsh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026 McDaniel’s departure is yet another flashpoint for a team that is facing a turning point.—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026 If that 3-pointer with 11 1/2 to go doesn’t grab you, any one of his big buckets, steals or rebounds down the stretch would suffice as a turning point.—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026 Done right, bankruptcy can be a turning point.—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning
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