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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With one less liberal voice on the airwaves, viewers may turn to other places for that type of commentary.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
However, since melatonin may not be an option for everyone, some people may turn to alternative methods like other dietary supplements and herbal remedies.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
When a recession hits or is looming, many companies turn to layoffs in order to preserve cash and maintain flexibility in the face of economic uncertainty.
—Omeed Maghzian, Harvard Business Review, 21 July 2025
But when terrible news arrives about her ex, all eyes turn to Ana — whose reputation isn't exactly sterling.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
However, since melatonin may not be an option for everyone, some people may turn to alternative methods like other dietary supplements and herbal remedies.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
When a recession hits or is looming, many companies turn to layoffs in order to preserve cash and maintain flexibility in the face of economic uncertainty.
—Omeed Maghzian, Harvard Business Review, 21 July 2025
But when terrible news arrives about her ex, all eyes turn to Ana — whose reputation isn't exactly sterling.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for turn to
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“Turn to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20to. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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