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The literature on adolescence marks middle school as a turning point, a time when kids begin to pull away from their parents, discard childish pursuits, and pursue, full thrust, the exhausting project of individuation.—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Another issue with the Blazer EV is its odd turning noise, just after starting the vehicle.—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 The storefront marked a turning point, giving the brand a consistent space to grow both its retail operation and its community presence.—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026 The move marked a turning point in Peru’s political crisis.—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning