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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Some supporters waiting in line were turned away around 5:40 p.m.
'Packer,' union member introduces Harris
Jim Ridderbush, Vice President of the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1473, introduced Harris in Ashwaubenon.
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Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
Fox News turned away an ad for The Apprentice that Briarcliff Entertainment chief Tom Ortenberg tried to place during Wednesday night’s interview with Kamala Harris.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
She was turned away from three clinics before finding an appointment.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
The adoption of so many new certification laws since 2020 appears to be an attempt by Republicans to lay the groundwork for endless and frivolous court challenges similar to the dozens that were ultimately turned away by judges in the last election cycle.
—Michael Posner, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
Fox News turned away an ad for The Apprentice that Briarcliff Entertainment chief Tom Ortenberg tried to place during Wednesday night’s interview with Kamala Harris.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
She was turned away from three clinics before finding an appointment.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
The adoption of so many new certification laws since 2020 appears to be an attempt by Republicans to lay the groundwork for endless and frivolous court challenges similar to the dozens that were ultimately turned away by judges in the last election cycle.
—Michael Posner, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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