returning

Example Sentences

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Some family members settled legal claims by the trustee, by returning just under half of $7.7 million in insurance proceeds they had received.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

England were also without captain Williamson, a dent in an overrun backline, while Wiegman opted for Ella Toone over Lucia Kendall, despite the Manchester United midfielder only just returning from a four-month injury lay-off.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Two weeks later, after returning from a Mediterranean cruise, they celebrated Ben's 18th birthday with his favourite meal - macaroni cheese and a cup of tea.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Save you from what?” said Molly, irritation returning.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny