at every turn

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

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In my experience, young talent in their late twenties and early thirties want to be guided and held responsible for meaningful work, not managed at every turn. — M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Larys' plan to smuggle Aegon across the Narrow Sea and stash him away in Braavos is thwarted at every turn. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 But at every turn so far, the president has managed to continue building. — Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Decorated in shades of green, yellow and pink to mimic an English garden, there are gold details at every turn, an imposing marble fireplace and freshly cut roses in a vase on the mahogany dining table. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 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 9 Aug. 2026.

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