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using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
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Probably because more of them are turning away from dating apps.
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 6 Sep. 2024
Both teams also missed opportunities — the Tigers were turned away on downs after driving to the USC 3, and Trojans kicker Michael Lantz missed a 29-yard field goal to the right as the first-half clock expired.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2024
But according to Rodriguez, those policies mean people fleeing danger are being turned away.
—CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
In the four years since Trump’s loss, Republicans have largely turned away from mail-in voting.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 6 Sep. 2024
Both teams also missed opportunities — the Tigers were turned away on downs after driving to the USC 3, and Trojans kicker Michael Lantz missed a 29-yard field goal to the right as the first-half clock expired.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2024
But according to Rodriguez, those policies mean people fleeing danger are being turned away.
—CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
In the four years since Trump’s loss, Republicans have largely turned away from mail-in voting.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20away. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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