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turns (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of turn (to)

as in goes (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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consults

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In a Silence of the Lambs nod, Vision consults Ultron for insight into Paladin’s predator mind-set but quickly realizes Ultron leaked his location, enabling the attack.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Once a concept is approved, the team consults its roster of dancers to find someone who can embody the character and complement the choreographer’s vision.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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