turning
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turn·ing
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But Batista predicts the fires will prove a turning point and the pressure by G-7 leaders will shift Bolsonaro's view on the environment. — Anchorage Daily News, "Brazil’s Bolsonaro causes global outrage over Amazon fires," 26 Aug. 2019 But Batista predicts the fires will prove a turning point and the pressure by G-7 leaders will shift Bolsonaro’s view on the environment. — Time, "Outrage Over Bolsonaro's Handling of Amazon Fires Gets Personal With Jab at French First Lady," 26 Aug. 2019 Another turning point in Wallace’s life was the 1962 accidental death of his 19-year-old son Peter while on vacation in Greece, a tragedy that galvanized Wallace to concentrate his energy on serious news. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Mike Wallace Is Here’ is as tough minded as the man himself," 2 Aug. 2019 Today is a turning point in politics — and in baseball. — NBC News, "Giants fan Harris caught wearing rival Dodgers cap at debate walkthrough," 1 Aug. 2019 Another turning point in Wallace’s life was the 1962 accidental death of his 19-year-old son Peter while on vacation in Greece, a tragedy that galvanized Wallace to concentrate his energy on serious news. — Kenneth Turan, chicagotribune.com, "‘Mike Wallace Is Here’ review:," 29 July 2019 Another turning point in Wallace’s life was the 1962 accidental death of his 19-year-old son Peter while on vacation in Greece, a tragedy that galvanized Wallace to concentrate his energy on serious news. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: The documentary ‘Mike Wallace Is Here’ is as tough minded as the man himself," 25 July 2019 In 1990, the borough experienced a turning point when Julio Rivera, a gay bartender, was beaten to death by three men in Jackson Heights, resulting in public demonstrations. — Alex Vadukul, New York Times, "When an Ax-Wielding Mob Leveled a Gay Cruising Spot, as Police Watched," 2 July 2019 But with seven games between the teams before the month is out, this weekend’s series could be the turning point the Rockies need to swing some divisional momentum back in their favor. — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, "Five story lines to watch as Rockies take on the Dodgers in a key series in Los Angeles," 21 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'turning.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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