at every turn

phrase

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

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And despite the loss, Cameron highlighted his growth in wanting to compete at every turn. — Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 To stay here is to sleep among centuries of history—something the property is eager to remind you of at every turn. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 The resort’s 324 rooms, suites, and residences are designed to frame the destination at every turn. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 There, sprinklers sprayed water across the track ensuring that our route, a coned course with tight, tricky curves and acceleration alleys, would challenge me at every turn. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at every turn

Word History

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 6 Sep. 2026.

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