as in to repel
to drive back
using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
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Recent Examples of turn away
The Israeli authorities have on occasions shut the checkpoint without notice and the rules on who can and cannot go through it keep changing, so people can be turned away for seemingly random reasons.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Greg Ratliff, senior vice president of advisory services at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which counsels individuals as well as foundations, says the group turned away a donor who wanted to create an anti-vaccination project at the height of Covid.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
But human rights organizations and activists like Yousafzai have encouraged global leaders not to turn away from what is happening to women in the country.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
The self-winding movement has been reimagined – turning away from typical brass parts and featuring sky blue PVD aluminum mainplate and parts – adding to the lighter weight of the watch.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Greg Ratliff, senior vice president of advisory services at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which counsels individuals as well as foundations, says the group turned away a donor who wanted to create an anti-vaccination project at the height of Covid.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
But human rights organizations and activists like Yousafzai have encouraged global leaders not to turn away from what is happening to women in the country.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
The self-winding movement has been reimagined – turning away from typical brass parts and featuring sky blue PVD aluminum mainplate and parts – adding to the lighter weight of the watch.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn away
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Macy's repelled a $6.9 billion take-private offer and a near-board fight from Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management earlier this year.Kimberly Chin, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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And by galvanizing Arab states to help repel Iran’s April attack, the Israelis have shown that Arab governments are willing to join the Jewish state in deterring Iran, despite the sympathy for the Palestinians among Arab populations.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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In White House comments, President Joe Biden said the deal would allow his Middle East team to turn back to securing an elusive ceasefire deal in Gaza.Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kobayashi’s phone’s was last turned on at LAX on Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. and hasn’t been turned back on since.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Amazon has consistently resisted unionization efforts, arguing that many of the workers involved—particularly delivery drivers—are not its employees but rather work for third-party Delivery Service Partners.Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In most cases, though, the owner can – and should – resist the request.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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She’s repulsed by her husband, Jim (Clifford Kershaw), whose grabby hands demand her body and attention, often without her consent.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Over decades, my attempts to conquer the Spanish language have been repulsed.Calvin Trillin, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Many of the best water bottles aren’t dishwasher safe, so having a cleaning tool that can really get up in there is the best way to stave off the water bottle nasties.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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Cyber Monday 2024 Deals Best Cyber Monday deals for holiday shoppers Top holiday discounts under $100 Apple products marked down for Cyber Monday sales Congress has until Dec. 20 to pass legislation to stave off a government funding lapse.Aris Folley, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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