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turned away
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Whether the tanker is allowed to dock, turned away or intercepted at sea could shape not only Cuba’s immediate energy outlook, but also the broader balance of power playing out across the region.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Frankel turned away all 21 shots in goal for the Fleet (10-5-2-4) in her seventh career shutout.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Sent (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent%20%28away%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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