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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In 2024, nearly half of mergers and acquisitions activity in the consumer products industry came from divestitures, according to consulting firm Bain.—
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CNBC,
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Lutnick will then consult with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other administration officials about his findings.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 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 3 Feb. 2026.
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