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Meanings of turn sharply in English

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Usage of turn sharply in English
1
Where it stops turn sharply to the right, said the unknown rapidly.
The Book of All-Power
2
Presently they turn sharply to the left, and enter a dark passage.
Miss Caprice
3
But if capital flows turn sharply negative the reserves could melt away quickly.
Reuters
4
These considerations caused him to turn sharply and walk straight toward the ravine.
Molly McDonald: A Tale of the Old Frontier
5
When I gave the command RIGHT 90, he would turn sharply to the right.
Wired
6
Some furtive malice in his tone caused the stranger to turn sharply upon him.
The Miller Of Old Church
7
But he must time the moment when it would be necessary to turn sharply.
The Day of the Beast
8
Something in the voice made me turn sharply toward him.
The Last Ship
9
A touch on his shoulder made Brian turn sharply round.
Eyeless in Gaza
10
Here they turn sharply to the southeast and follow the coast for a considerable distance.
Early European History
11
Presently a queer sound caused him to turn sharply.
Till the Clock Stops
12
Old General Melrose turned sharply at the sound of the soft voice.
Charles Rex
13
He turned sharply on the attendant, who was smiling in the doorway.
The Summons
14
She turned sharply; it was dark, but the path must be here.
O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920
15
Northern Rock's shares turned sharply lower after the news of Olivant's withdrawal.
Reuters
16
He turned sharply and sauntered toward the open door of the house.
Way of the Lawless
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