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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After consulting the video assisted referee, the official gave Zwane a red card.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026 -
Across campuses, students work with industry leaders to consult on business challenges that help deepen emotional intelligence and communication skills, while sharpening their abilities to pitch and present campaigns to real clients as part of their classwork.—
Neeli Bendapudi,
Forbes.com,
12 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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