Sentence examples for having a turn from inspiring English sources

Conversation is an exchange of turns, and having a turn means having a right to hold the floor until you have finished what you want to say.

The first half had flowed nicely, initially with Dortmund in control, then Bayern having a turn, with sporadic bursts of attacking football from both sides.

Groups from Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Galicia and Asturias take part, with each having a turn at leading the festival – it's the Bretons' go this year.

Teacher Sara facilitates all children in a group having a turn, but also gives them opportunities to expand on and elaborate their turns, which often results in a rich discourse, for example the children's thoughtful discussion in Example 11, below.

Having a turn not building a structure, is like a wasted turn.

Deep ball to Randy Moss, who is having a turn-back-the-clock season since being traded to the Patriots?

Each had a turn at the tiller.

Sooner or later, it seems, everyone will have a turn.

His brother Peyton had a turn in 2007.

He asked if he might have a turn, too.

Anyone who wanted to dance could have a turn.