comeback

Example Sentences

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Saints' comeback nearly failed to get going as Hastings dotted down against his former club under pressure from Field as he just about squeezed the ball down before he went in to touch.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This is not a standard comeback; his decline has been rapid, and he too has taken significant damage in the latter half of his career.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In other words, Ye’s trying to get a comeback going — and, to judge by the very warm reception he got at SoFi, he might prove successful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

No one doubts that the man lives in pain, yet before the crash he was attempting another comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Young Majidi with a swift comeback, even if it is a little juvenile.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan