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
"Timothy turned back, and in only a split second he immediately hugged Shahin," recalled Reza.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Rushing had tagged out Lee and was headed back to the dugout when he turned back to see Lee on the ground, then kept going.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The U.S. has previously turned back more than 20 Iranian ships that left Iranian ports and sought to steam past the blockade, but this is the first known episode in which force has been used.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
She turned back to the other staff in the kitchen, busily putting plates together for patrons waiting for their orders.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
