turned back

Example Sentences

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"While I can't go into the details, what I can tell you, high level, is it was for a very good reason," Giuliani said of Artan, who was turned back at Miami airport.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

"Timothy turned back, and in only a split second he immediately hugged Shahin," recalled Reza.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Jackson locked eyes with Candace, and she turned back to add gently, “Tom’s being looked after. I can ask for more details about his condition tomorrow.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste