as in to repel
to drive back
using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
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In the context of weakening unions, more unstable job prospects, and easier access to higher education, workers in New Bedford began to turn away from factory labor.
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Made By History, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Some Republicans are turning away from in-person town halls
Some Republicans have turned to virtual town halls — or paused them altogether — as their constituents grow increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration's actions and politicians' responses.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
As for Giglio, the threat of pirate raids caused its inhabitants to turn away from the sea for centuries, taking refuge in the fortified town high in the island’s center.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, some employees turned away after showing up to work
Across the CDC, FDA and the National Institute of Health, three of the main public health arms of HHS, there have not been significant changes to the cuts that hit around 10,000 employees last week.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Some Republicans are turning away from in-person town halls
Some Republicans have turned to virtual town halls — or paused them altogether — as their constituents grow increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration's actions and politicians' responses.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
As for Giglio, the threat of pirate raids caused its inhabitants to turn away from the sea for centuries, taking refuge in the fortified town high in the island’s center.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, some employees turned away after showing up to work
Across the CDC, FDA and the National Institute of Health, three of the main public health arms of HHS, there have not been significant changes to the cuts that hit around 10,000 employees last week.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Martinelli opened his body and tried the old Thierry Henry finish with his right foot… Trossard went with his left, low and hard across the ‘keeper… But both times, they were thwarted, repelled by the firmest of hands.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Sukhoi Su-27 fighter was providing air support for Ukrainian troops and repelling a Russian drone attack when the incident occurred, according to Ukraine's military.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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While a mattress can't turn back time, a better mattress can lead to a lot of things: better sleep!—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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But for one night, Leonard turned back the clock and secured the win for his team at a time when their backs were against the wall.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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September’s fiesta is in gratitude to soldiers who resisted a siege on the town by French soldiers over the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, ensuring the region remained a Basque community.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The blades are crafted from alloy steel that maintains its sharpness over time and resists rust.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Still, assuming that Harvard goes ahead with a legal battle to repulse the Administration’s assault, its actions could have important ramifications not just for other universities but also for broader efforts to resist Trump’s encroachments.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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In a March 2025 review in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, researchers reported how studies have shown that exercise can stave off dementia by interrupting inflammatory cell death from necroptosis.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Just be sure to pair this product with a rich moisturizer to help stave off dryness.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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