as in turned back
to drive back
using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
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Recent Examples of turned away
The court turned away the appeal without comment.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
Texas is split down the middle on which issue should take priority — stopping voter fraud or preventing eligible citizens from being turned away at the ballot box — as a poll shows the split is not a sign of moderation but of deep partisan polarization.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Sánchez was in right field during a mound visit, appeared to be talking to fans beyond the wall, turned away and then got struck in the right wrist area by what appeared to be a baseball.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Then, some of the boats were turned away.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
But the Iranian boats turned away after helicopters suddenly appeared, the report said without identifying the helicopters.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Other AGs that declined sent staff that were turned away from the meeting, including a deputy attorney general from New York, that state’s Attorney General Letitia James said.
—Andrew Graham
may 27, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Citizens turned away Already, two American doctors working as Christian missionaries in the DRC have been sent elsewhere for care.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores' landmark racial discrimination lawsuit, allowing his case to proceed in federal court instead of closed-door arbitration overseen by the league.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 May 2026
ABC News, 3 June 2026
Texas is split down the middle on which issue should take priority — stopping voter fraud or preventing eligible citizens from being turned away at the ballot box — as a poll shows the split is not a sign of moderation but of deep partisan polarization.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Sánchez was in right field during a mound visit, appeared to be talking to fans beyond the wall, turned away and then got struck in the right wrist area by what appeared to be a baseball.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Then, some of the boats were turned away.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
But the Iranian boats turned away after helicopters suddenly appeared, the report said without identifying the helicopters.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Other AGs that declined sent staff that were turned away from the meeting, including a deputy attorney general from New York, that state’s Attorney General Letitia James said.
—Andrew Graham
may 27, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Citizens turned away Already, two American doctors working as Christian missionaries in the DRC have been sent elsewhere for care.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores' landmark racial discrimination lawsuit, allowing his case to proceed in federal court instead of closed-door arbitration overseen by the league.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned away
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While the early 2000s have certainly been trending as part of streetwear and Gen Z style inspiration, several high-profile stars, like Lopez, have turned back to the 2000s for their red carpet and promotional tour looks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Malkin, who will be 40 on July 31, turned back the clock last season while shifting from center to right wing.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV said the militant group repelled attacks along the riverbanks.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV said the militant group repelled attacks along the river banks.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Media buyers have pressed for rollbacks in cable, and the media companies have resisted.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Iowa’s farm lobby remains among the most influential in state politics, and Republican leaders have generally resisted stricter environmental regulations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 June 2026
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