retrace

Example Sentences

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Using old field photographs and careful detective work, Sereno and his colleagues retraced the locations in east-central Wyoming where several classic dinosaur mummies had first been uncovered in the early 1900s.

From Science Daily

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

From The Wall Street Journal

By retracing the galaxy's violent mergers and chaotic beginnings, the researchers found that these ancient events could have significantly altered the shape and density of dark matter in its core.

From Science Daily

Then, if you’re as hungry as I was, you rapidly retrace steps and head to the Seaside Foods deli counter in Sebastian’s General Store, a block from the pier.

From Los Angeles Times

He retraced his steps as the sun broke through and captured the scene before the mist returned.

From BBC