prodigal returned
Example Sentences
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Despite being jettisoned at fly-half when the prodigal returned in the autumn, Kinghorn is playing some of the best stuff of his life in his new-old role.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023
"What would she do, I wonder, if the prodigal returned," he said quietly.
From The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
Punctually on Christmas Day the prodigal returned from his farthest wanderings, and made for Prior Street as for his home.
From The Helpmate by Sinclair, May
There was a joyous dinner at Elder Weaver's house that same Christmas day, the family being united again, the prodigal returned, and bringing with him a wife newly wedded.
From The Evolution of Dodd by Smith, William Hawley
If the prodigal returned by daylight and found us together, he would disport himself at our feet in a brief agony of penitence.
From Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road by Bates, Katharine Lee
