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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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice.
—Trân Nguyễn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Warner had fought off a Tristan Wirfs block and turned to join the tackle when his ankle became collateral damage.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Add chicken to bowl of maple mixture and turn to coat chicken in mixture.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Turn to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20to. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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