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Discover LudwigThe phrase "turning up" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It can have several different meanings depending on the context, but it generally refers to the act of arriving or appearing unexpectedly or suddenly. Examples: - I was surprised to see my old high school friend turning up at the party last night. - The missing necklace I thought I lost ended up turning up in my coat pocket. - The volume on my stereo keeps turning up by itself. - The temperature is supposed to be turning up tomorrow, so don't forget to wear sunscreen. - The singer's new album is really turning up the charts.
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turning up
verb
Present participle of turn up
Exact(60)
Nothing's turning up.
Forgotten paintings keep turning up.
Familiar faces keep turning up.
But documentation keeps turning up.
Thanks for turning up.
Volunteers began turning up at the school.
This approach is turning up elsewhere.
There is no point turning up otherwise.
Tables and chairs began turning up.
Ms Merkel is turning up the heat.
Then thousands were turning up for rallies.
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