using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
Recent Examples on the WebZimmerman said the group does not turn away individuals in an emergency who need food but don't live in one of the four zip codes.—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024 The Russian public appears to be turning away from the Olympics in response.—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2024 In the background, Mason sleeps against the side of the airplane, with his head turned away from the camera.—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024 The Trump shooter was a 20-year-old with no known formal training, considered such a bad shot that he was turned away from his school’s rifle team, which made his accuracy — less than an inch away from ending Trump’s life — surprising.—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for turn away
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