as in to repel
to drive back
a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire
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The conversation turned back to the draft picks the Bears own, including the plum choice coming from the Panthers that should be one of the top picks in Round 2.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
The skull was turned back into the police and officials linked this skull to the 1978 report, which renewed the investigation.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
The group encountered strong winds and rough seas, and decided to turn back.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
If the duo needs to cross a gap, the player will need to make the first move and turn back to call Neva, who’s unsure of her footing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
The skull was turned back into the police and officials linked this skull to the 1978 report, which renewed the investigation.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
The group encountered strong winds and rough seas, and decided to turn back.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
If the duo needs to cross a gap, the player will need to make the first move and turn back to call Neva, who’s unsure of her footing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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As this would clearly seem to spell trouble for the incumbent party, Harris has largely tried to change the subject, such as by parading around with Liz Cheney in an effort to drum up support from highly-engaged, news-attentive Republican voters repelled by Trump.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Israel's attack came in response to Iran's 180-missile attack against Israel three weeks earlier, which Israel's air defenses mostly repelled.Barak Ravid, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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On Sunday morning, resist the urge to sleep in for more than an extra hour.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Banks and credit card companies will resist a market dominated by one or two stablecoins.Christian Catalini, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In recent years, matchmaking apps have struggled to convince young users to pay for their services, with 79% of college students turning away from the apps in favor of in-person meets.Arielle Domb, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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The campaign alleged in a complaint, filed in the court of common pleas, that many voters who traveled to Bucks County election offices to pick up mail-in ballots in recent days were turned away while waiting in line for them, in violation of Pennsylvania’s election code.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Oct. 2024
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Thomas said she was immediately repulsed by Trump in 2016 and only remains a Republican now only to help shape the party's choices in primary elections.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yeah, there is nothing but sycophancy and repulsing his enemies.Leah Feiger, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
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Harris, meanwhile, has worked to stave off defections from the left over her support for arming Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza.Brian Bennett / Washington, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Yankees mauled and mashed and manhandled the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, staving off a sweep with an 11-4 victory.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Turn back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20back. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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