turned back

Example Sentences

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"There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back," Trump said after what he described as a "very productive" call with Netanyahu.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The carriage has turned back into a pumpkin, the ballgown is once again just tattered clothing and all the horses have gone back to being mice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Authorization of privateering would allow the capture of Iranian vessels now being turned back or disabled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They were part of a larger group which in February left Al-Roj for Australia, but were turned back within hours due to "technical issues".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Babci placed the ring in my palm and I turned back to Olka, taking both her hands in mine.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman