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turn (to)

verb

Definition of turn (to)

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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consult

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Since 2025, the department has consulted two psychics in Sophie’s case, according to police.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
These differing friendly formats are not new — all three specialists consulted said non-90-minute matches, whether played in public or behind closed doors, have been a regular part of pre-season for the past 20 years.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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turn tail

turn (to)

turn turtle

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