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turning (to)

verb

Definition of turning (to)

present participle of turn (to)

as in going (to)

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage no need to turn to violence when we can talk things out peacefully

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consulting

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The Observer has previously reported on scrutiny surrounding consulting contracts, including a $500,000 agreement with education consultant SYDKIMYL and a later $180,000 agreement that fell below the threshold for a board vote.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Wilson was a biomedical engineer who had been preparing for medical school—but decided to pursue consulting instead, before starting a data science firm.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

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turning tail

turning (to)

turning turtle

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