returned

Example Sentences

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His son returned, but Sameh, who declined to share his last name for fear of retribution, stayed behind to provide for the family.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Seven members of the team were granted humanitarian visas while in Australia - but five changed their minds and returned home.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Frankland first found the ewe with three lambs, and when he returned to check on her, he saw there were two more.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“But he didn’t get mad and never returned anything and instead told me that ‘my money is for you.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“Stop that,” said a security officer, snatching her hand so that the projection returned to normal.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin