Example sentences for: turks

How can you use “turks” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Serbs still sting from their defeat at the hands of the Ottoman Turks in the 1389 Battle of Kosovo, which began the Turks' 522-year occupation of Serbia.

  • Meanwhile the Turks were again massing for war.

  • The Turks in turn retreated to the island when they came under threat from Cretan rebels at the end of the 19th century.

  • As soldiers finally appeared in force Saturday, picking up garbage in an effort to stem the spread of disease, President Suleyman Demirel told Turks he understood their concerns over the low profile the army has taken thus far, but also cautioned citizens not to expect state forces to "work miracles."

  • Finally, in 1898, the European powers forced the Turks to grant Crete autonomy within the Ottoman Empire and accept Prince George, second son of the Greek king, as governor.


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