turn to
verb
turned to; turning to; turns to
: to apply oneself to work : act vigorously
all hands turn to and build a church and a jail—
Mark Twain
Mark TwainExamples of turn to in a Sentence
no need to turn to violence when we can talk things out peacefully
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
TikTokers and beyond are turning to iconic artist and Bauhaus educator Josef Albers to draw interior design inspiration, and specifically color scheme guidance, for their homes.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Putin has also often turned to Russia’s religious identity in support of his plan.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
People turn to these mushrooms to treat conditions ranging from addiction to anxiety and depression.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Turn to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20to. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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