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Examples of turning point in a Sentence
Winning that game was the turning point of the team's season.
That job was a major turning point in her career.
Recent Examples on the Web
How Scientists Became Advocates for Birth Control The fight to gain scientists' support for the birth control movement proved a turning point in contraceptive science—and led to a research revolution.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
But the disappointment didn’t last long, as Breaking Bad would go on to mark a major turning point in her career.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
This indicates that leadership is likely still hopeful a deal can be made without a strike, but next week could be a turning point depending on how those conversations go.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 June 2024
The first significant performance at Electric Zoo in 2021 was a turning point for them.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 21 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1777, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning%20point. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
turning point
noun
: a point (as in an action or situation) where an important change occurs
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