at every turn

phrase

Synonyms of at every turnnext
: on every occasion : continually
they opposed her at every turn

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Grace seems to hope for escalation at every turn and is recklessly determined to bring it about. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Across the pond Porsche’s new CEO Michael Leiters has been saying at every turn and opportunity that the iconic 911 will never go electric. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 Trade wars with the world have raised costs and destroyed markets, and unfortunately Brad Finstad has supported them at every turn. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 After a long day zigzagging through Venice’s narrow streets, elbowing your way past crowds at every turn, arriving back in the historic Cannaregio district is a relief. — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at every turn

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First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at every turn was in 1565

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“At every turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20every%20turn. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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