retrace

Example Sentences

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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

By the time the men were found in the early hours of Friday, rising water levels meant the simplest way out was impassable, forcing the rescuers and the cavers to retrace their steps.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 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

I retrace our steps, starting from the moment the gong rang out, searching for the source of my discomfort.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins