returning

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"I think everything needs to be demolished," casino worker Eduardo Gutierrez Jr. said after returning to his apartment to retrieve belongings now covered in mud.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

However, they can migrate to the ocean and become steelhead, where they typically grow larger before returning to their natal waters to spawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Today, screwworm infestations aren’t a regular occurrence in the U.S., but cases have occurred in travelers returning from areas where the flies are present, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He has acknowledged being a frequent trash-talker online and a poor romantic partner when he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from combat tours, a time that coincided with when he dated Fifield.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I pulled myself quickly up and looked down to check if the snake was returning.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo