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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The firm has consulted on water and sewer rate-setting in the state for more than 30 years, officials said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026 -
McNee advised anyone who sees a severe crack in a tree to consult an arborist to evaluate if the tree is a safety hazard.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Turn (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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