as in going (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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The top employers in the metro area are spread across a variety of industries—from healthcare (Mass General Brigham) and education (Harvard University) to defense (RTX Corporation), finance (Fidelity Investments), and consulting (Boston Consulting Group).—
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“Turning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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