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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Detectives from the Roseville Police Department will consult with the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office regarding possible charges.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026 -
The city argued that the federal government must consult with the city before making changes to the President’s House Site.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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