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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  • That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rodríguez consults him on domestic appointments, including her selection of a Defense Minister, according to three officials familiar with the arrangement.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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