take a turn

phrase

old-fashioned
: to go for a short walk or ride
They took a turn through the park.

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When riders misjudge a stop or take a turn too quickly, the falls are causing more fractures, sprains, and road rash. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 This is how quickly these things can escalate and really take a turn. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Still, JPMorgan thinks the firm's fortunes could soon take a turn for the better. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 But things take a turn when her daughter Kylie (Joey King), falls in love, only for her boyfriend Gideon (played by Xolo Maridueña) to be hit by a car and put in a coma all thanks to the Owens love curse. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take a turn

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“Take a turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20turn. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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