retrace

Example Sentences

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A veteran homicide detective named Jim Ford tried to retrace Cynthia’s last steps.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Philippines National Bureau of Investigation said it is coordinating with police and armed forces to retrace the pair’s movements from Nov. 1 to Nov. 28.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

As she traversed deeper into a remote forested area, she lost her signal entirely, and they were unable to retrace their original route.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

Attending the Ivor Novellos gives the band another opportunity to retrace their story, for an audience that includes Bruce Springsteen, Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, Brian Eno and Lola Young.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

I can’t retrace my steps to who I used to be.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish