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But what happened last night (and what has been happening the past several days) could be looked back on as a turning point.—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 After the play-within-a-play, there’s no turning back, and the blood flows like wine or poison.—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 That lawsuit’s withdrawal marked a turning point, and brought the battle back to the core issues of spousal support and division of assets.—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 The announcement marks a turning point for dirty sodas, which have gone from a regional habit in Utah to a growing cultural phenomenon fueled by reality TV and social media.—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning