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

That allowed them to retrace Ashaal’s SUV to the street where the Voxy blocked his escape.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Our marriage will never survive this,” I thought, then began to retrace the previous day, then my entire life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

“Let me see. I was really not conscious of thinking of anything; but perhaps I can retrace my thoughts.”

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin