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

Fellow hobbits “Sam, Merry and Pippin set out to retrace the first steps of their adventure” while a new generation seeks to unearth a “long-buried secret.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

Train tickets, luggage tags and hotel brochures preserved in Peter's suitcase allowed Antony to retrace their journey.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

She might zoom right past whatever the clue referred to and not even know it, and have to retrace her path in daylight.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld