as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
no need to turn to violence when we can talk things out peacefully
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Jack Doggett, a food and drink analyst with the consulting firm Mintel, said his research indicates 60% of consumers who buy sports drinks aren’t athletes but want the functional ingredients those drinks provide, like electrolytes for hydration and carbohydrates for energy.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
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Bass has actually been be able to consult former MLB second baseman Jason Kipnis, a Glenbrook North graduate who ended his playing career with the Chicago Cubs in 2020 and has returned to his alma mater as a volunteer assistant.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Turn (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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