turns (to)

present tense third-person singular of turn (to)
as in goes (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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consults
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  • The company consults with manufacturing and logistics firms, collecting data and footage from live production lines and later implementing automation where possible.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
  • But Dolin, who widely consults other historical and archaeological records, goes out of his way to offer multiple explanations for the actions of the islanders.
    Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
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“Turns (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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