at every turn

phrase

: on every occasion : continually

they opposed her at every turn

Examples of at every turn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This deeply entertaining and emotional film never skirts the scientific process, but instead fully embraces it at every turn. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Across two seasons packed with twisty machinations, Jung’s virtuous prosecutor Jang Geon-young attempted to pin down Hyun’s shamelessly corrupt — but effortlessly cool — intelligence officer Baek Ki-tae, only to be outfoxed at every turn. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Abu Dan emphasized the fact the film had been shot in Gaza with an entirely local cast and crew, noting the production had overcome obstacles at every turn. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Zipping around Tokyo, Kotlyarenko underlines the of-the-moment-ness of his scenario at every turn, but the film is a surprisingly slow ride despite the overload. — Vadim Rizov, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at every turn

• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• downturn
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne
• return
• sunburn
• unworn