returning

Example Sentences

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She worked briefly at the Thai mission to the United Nations in New York, before returning to Thailand to work in the Attorney-General's offices in Bangkok and elsewhere in the country.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The hour and minute hands glowed in the dark, so the owner could make out the time when returning to her suite at the Paris Ritz after the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I found myself returning several times throughout my trip simply because it was such a peaceful place to enjoy the sunshine, water and green space.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Those were also the striker's first Italy goals since returning from a two-year ban following a match-fixing scandal earlier that year - something he always denied - but they would not be the last.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He hadn’t known he was thirsty, but as he took a long drink, he felt strength returning.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver