star turns

plural of star turn, chiefly British

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Noun
  • Parents often work first with their child’s teachers and principals to resolve disagreements over whether a child with disabilities is receiving adequate support in school.
    — David Edward DeMatthews, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As Mermahn, Kevin McCann is perfectly smug, vacuuming the air from most of his scenes, but the collective orbit of these supporting characters serves to externalize, fuel and eventually resolve the conflict between the two principals.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Round 1, Part 2 of Fat Bear Week shines a light on the biggest (literally) stars of Katmai National Park and Preserve and the also the next generation.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
  • La Roja – looking to extend its record-breaking 38-match unbeaten run in competitive fixtures – called up stars Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres but will be without full-back Pedro Porro through injury.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Star turns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20turns. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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