as in turning (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager
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To isolate victims, scammers create a false sense of urgency, preventing them from consulting trusted family members or financial advisors.—
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Calvo said the city’s contract with consulting firm NCGA LLC raises potential conflict-of-interest concerns.—
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“Going (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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